Pet Aftercare & Cremation Near You
We understand that choosing what to do with your pet’s remains is an extremely personal decision, and we want to completely honor your wishes. As with every other aspect of your pet’s transition between life and death, your personal preferences and beliefs, as well as cost and local regulations can all affect your decision. Here are several options.
Cremation
Cremation is the option most often chosen by our pet parents, in part because our CodaPet vets can handle all the cremation details for you, whether you decide on private or communal.
Private Cremation
This makes it possible for us to return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choice. You can then choose to bury the ashes, scatter them, or even transfer them to a decorative urn or other keepsake. If you would prefer water-based cremation (Aquamation) rather than traditional flame based, please ask your CodaPet vet if this is available in your area. If you'd like to consider the different options of urns we offer, please consult with your CodaPet vet before or at the appointment.*Aquamation places your pet’s body in a bath consisting of water and salts that together, hasten the process that would normally occur if your pet had been buried. It takes longer than traditional cremation (up to 24 hours) and has less impact on the environment.
Communal Cremation
We also offer communal cremation options for a lower price. This option ensures your pet is cremated with others and the ashes are ceremoniously spread on the crematorium grounds or another location.
Burial
Private Burial
If your city/county regulations allow, you can choose to bury your pet on your personal property. Please check local regulations to see if this is legal in your area.
Cemetery Burial
Many areas have pet cemeteries where you can bury your pet and mark the grave, making it possible for you to visit as you might with any other family member who has passed. If you want to bury your pet in a cemetery, you will need to choose and make arrangements with a local pet cemetery before the euthanasia appointment. Please be sure to let your CodaPet vet know if you have planned for such a burial.
Other Options
Taxidermy
Some people choose to preserve a lifelike replica of their pet. If you are interested in this option, we recommend that you ask the taxidermist you plan to use to determine the most ideal method of storing your pet’s remains after passing. Please share this information with your CodaPet veterinarian as soon as possible so they are aware of your wishes.
Charitable Donation
Some people find comfort in knowing that as painful as it is to say goodbye to their pet, his or her remains can provide invaluable learning opportunities for future veterinarians and pet nurses. If that resonates with you, contact a veterinary teaching hospital or university prior to euthanasia to determine their current need. Please be sure to ask them if there is a particular drug that your CodaPet Vet should either use or avoid so that your pet’s condition at the time of passing will remain clear for the students to study. They might also have questions for your regular veterinarian about your pet’s general health and diagnosis.As difficult as it is to think about any of these options, deciding what you want ahead of time will help all concerned to honor your wishes.
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“Dr. Bates was very professional, explained everything quite well, and was most understanding about our grief at this sad time for our family.”
Paul K.
Sep 20, 2026
“Dr. Karen was kind and compassionate, and exceptionally knowledgeable. In a sad time we couldn't have asked for a better doctor to help us through it. ”
Tina K.
Sep 20, 2026
“Thank you for everything! You made the process as smooth as could be and have gone above and beyond keeping in touch after. Thank you so much! ”
Christian M.
Sep 20, 2026
“Dr. Kelsey helped us in giving our beloved pet a very sweet and peaceful goodbye. Everything was handled professionally and explained in great details. We were given enough time to love on our pet until the very last moment. Thank you once again Dr. Kelsey.”
John V.
Sep 20, 2026
“Dr Divine was so compassionate and genuinely cared about our Melo and our family as we said good bye to Melo. We can’t thank her enough ❤️”
Julie R.
Sep 20, 2026
“Lori was compassionate and professional. She communicated clearly before the date and time, and conducted Rico’s euthanasia just as I wanted in my backyard. She was gentle and kind with Rico, my curious and somewhat confused cats, and us, and sensitive to the pace at which we were comfortable for the entire process. Rico had a loving, peaceful death. ”
Elizabeth M.
Sep 20, 2026
“If angels walk amongst us you cannot convince me that Dr. Loweth isn’t one of them. Thank you for helping Chance and I navigate through his transition across the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for listening to all of my stories about what a good boy he was, and thank you for not letting me be alone on the hardest day of my life. Your patience, your grace, and your compassion made such a difference. Forever grateful I was able to help him pass comfortably and peacefully at home with your help. ”
Kara I.
Sep 19, 2026
“Dr. Brittany Rizzo performed a very private, personal, peaceful euthanasia for my beautiful outdoor cat Grace who was hit by a car. She also handled the cremation services for me which was a blessing. I highly recommend Dr. Rizzo if you need her services. She was wonderful. Daniel.”
Daniel G.
Sep 19, 2026
“We had the opportunity to choose a peaceful passing of our sweet dog at home. Dr. Leatherman was so gentle and kind during this difficult time. He showed so much compassion towards us and my old pup. I have already recommended him to family a friends. ”
Niccole U.
Sep 19, 2026
“The euthanasia service with Dr. Novik was great. We had no issues with that service or how it was preformed. We were extremely disappointed in the nose ink print and the clay paw print. We only received about half of her nose in the ink print. I know with care and consideration an entire ink print of her nose could have been obtained. The clay paw prints (we purchased two), were a little on the pricey side at $40 apiece. However, we really wanted them and agreed to the extreme price.They were horrible! I can’t even tell that it’s even a paw print on either one. I feel it was rushed and no care or consideration was given when it came to the ink print and the paw prints. This is something I could’ve easily done at home, but I figured why not just have the vet take care of this for us. I wish I would’ve obtained my own because now I have none and I’m extremely disappointed by this. I’ve lost pets in the past and have their beautiful clay paw print so I know it can be done. ”
Nikki W.
Sep 19, 2026
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