Pet Cremation Planning Guide
Make a Plan for Your beloved pet
When the time comes to say goodbye to a beloved pet, choosing a respectful and environmentally friendly option is important for many pet owners. Modern cremation offers a gentle alternative to traditional cremation, and it’s a method that’s gaining popularity due to its minimal environmental impact.
This comprehensive guide provided by So Loved Pets will help you understand and plan for pet cremation, ensuring a dignified farewell for your cherished companion.
Understanding Cremation
At So Loved Pets, our modern cremation process uses water flow, temperature, and alkalinity to mimic the natural decomposition that occurs after burial.
Modern cremation is eco-friendly, using 90% less energy than traditional cremation and producing no airborne emissions.
The result is a sterile solution that can be safely returned to the environment and bone remains that are processed into a fine, white ash. We return the ashes to you in a biodegradable urn or other chosen container.
Environmental Impact: Modern cremation consumes less energy and produces less carbon dioxide compared to traditional cremation.
Gentleness: The process is very gentle on your pet's remains, preserving more bone ash to return to you.
Non-Polluting: There are no emissions of harmful greenhouse gases or mercury, and no incineration is involved.
Protection: Many pet cremation facilities offer group cremation, where the ashes are mixed together. At So Loved Pets, we offer individual cremation where pets are protected in their own compartment during the process. This ensures that the urn you receive will only contain the remains of your pet.
The decision to choose modern cremation often stems from a desire to minimize environmental impact or from a wish to handle pet remains in a gentler way.
Discussing with family members and considering your pet’s life and your ecological values can help in making this decision.
Understanding Cremation
At So Loved Pets, our modern cremation process uses water flow, temperature, and alkalinity to mimic the natural decomposition that occurs after burial.
Modern cremation is eco-friendly, using 90% less energy than traditional cremation and producing no airborne emissions.
The result is a sterile solution that can be safely returned to the environment and bone remains that are processed into a fine, white ash. We return the ashes to you in a biodegradable urn or other chosen container.
Environmental Impact: Modern cremation consumes less energy and produces less carbon dioxide compared to traditional cremation.
Gentleness: The process is very gentle on your pet's remains, preserving more bone ash to return to you.
Non-Polluting: There are no emissions of harmful greenhouse gases or mercury, and no incineration is involved.
Protection: Many pet cremation facilities offer group cremation, where the ashes are mixed together. At So Loved Pets, we offer individual cremation where pets are protected in their own compartment during the process. This ensures that the urn you receive will only contain the remains of your pet.
The decision to choose modern cremation often stems from a desire to minimize environmental impact or from a wish to handle pet remains in a gentler way.
Discussing with family members and considering your pet’s life and your ecological values can help in making this decision.
Setting Up Services
So Loved Pets by Endswell specializes in pet cremation services and offers transparent pricing. When selecting a provider, consider these relevant factors:
Reputation
Look for reviews or ask for recommendations from your vet or fellow pet owners.
Transparency
Ensure the provider offers clear information about their process and pricing.
Compassion
Choose a provider that approaches the process with sensitivity and understanding.
The Modern Cremation Process
The water cremation process typically takes several hours to complete. So Loved Pets ensures that each pet is handled individually, providing a private and respectful service.
Afterward, you will receive your pet’s ashes in the urn or container you have selected. So Loved Pets offers a variety of biodegradable urns and other sustainable options for storing or burying the ashes.
You may wish to hold a small memorial service when you receive the ashes. So Loved Pets can help you plan to memorialize your pet, from planting a tree with the ashes to placing them in a columbarium.
The Modern Cremation Process
The water cremation process typically takes several hours to complete. So Loved Pets ensures that each pet is handled individually, providing a private and respectful service.
Afterward, you will receive your pet’s ashes in the urn or container you have selected. So Loved Pets offers a variety of biodegradable urns and other sustainable options for storing or burying the ashes.
You may wish to hold a small memorial service when you receive the ashes. So Loved Pets can help you plan to memorialize your pet, from planting a tree with the ashes to placing them in a columbarium.
Final Thoughts
Losing a pet is a profound and sometimes overwhelming experience. So Loved Pets offers resources for grief support, including referrals to counseling services and support groups that specialize in pet loss.
Choosing cremation through So Loved Pets ensures that your beloved companion is treated with dignity and respect while adhering to environmentally conscious practices. Let us help you navigate the process with understanding and ease, honoring the life of your pet in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Remember, the journey of grief is personal, and there is no right way to say goodbye. Take the time you need, and know that So Loved Pets is here to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked questions
Can You Arrange Transport For My Pet to Your Cremation Facility?
So Loved Pets by Endswell can arrange transportation from your veterinarian, animal hospital, or your own home. We can also meet you at So Loved Pets to take your pet into our care. So Loved Pets serves Wake, Orange, Durham, Chatham, Alamance, and Guilford Counties.
Transportation within 30 miles of So Loved pets is $50 during regular business hours and $75 after hours. Please contact us for details about pricing for larger pets. We can also deliver the urn for a $30 fee.
Is modern cremation safe and environmentally friendly?
Yes, modern cremation is both safe and environmentally friendly. It produces no airborne emissions and uses significantly less energy than traditional cremation.
The process does not burn any fossil fuels and reduces the carbon footprint by over 90% compared to flame-based cremation. The only solid byproduct of water cremation is bone ash, which is returned to the owner in a biodegradable urn or their container of choice.
What happens to my pet’s remains after cremation?
After the modern cremation process, the remains of your pet will consist of white, sterile ashes composed primarily of bone calcium. These ashes are processed to a finer texture, then returned to you in your choice of container.
Many pet cremation facilities offer group cremation, where the ashes are mixed together. At So Loved Pets, we offer individual cremation where pets are protected in their own compartment during the process. This ensures that the urn you receive will only contain the remains of your pet.
So Loved Pets offers a variety of urns and other memorial containers, including environmentally friendly options like biodegradable urns that can be used for burial or scattering ceremonies.
Can I personalize the cremation process for my pet at So Loved Pets?
Absolutely, personalization is an important part of the services offered by So Loved Pets. We understand that each pet is unique and that the farewell process should reflect your pet’s individuality and the special bond you shared.
Personalization can include the choice of biodegradable urns or other memorial containers that suit your aesthetic preferences and environmental values. We also offer various memorial products and services, such as custom engraved plaques or memorial stones made from the aquamation ashes, to further personalize your remembrance.
To discuss your personalization options and preferences, please reach out to our team, and we will help you plan a fitting tribute to your beloved pet.
How much does modern cremation cost compared to traditional pet cremation?
The cost of cremation at So Loved Pets by Endswell generally aligns with that of traditional cremation, though it can vary based on the size of the pet and specific service options chosen. So Loved Pets offers competitive pricing that often includes personalized services such as the return of the ashes in a decorative urn or biodegradable container.
Detailed pricing is available in our Cost Guide Here, and we ensure transparency in all our service fees to help pet owners make an informed choice.