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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Mary F.
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Kurt L.
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“It is never easy to say goodbye to a long time companion but when that time does come, I highly recommend Dr Struble. She was so informative. She was patient, understanding, and so comforting. She made a very sad time a little less stressful. ”
Elizabeth L.
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“He was very competent and compassionate at the end of my kitty’s life. He really is great at what he does. He made a really difficult situation less difficult. Thank you Dr Jesse.”
Jerilyn B.
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“Dr. Diana Gersten is truly an angel on Earth. Saying goodbye to our sweet Luna, our beloved 13 yr old family member, was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make. Choosing to let her pass peacefully at home, surrounded by love, was one of the greatest final gifts we could have given her, and we will be forever grateful that Dr. Diana guided us through it. Dr. Diana is the most compassionate, gentle, and loving veterinarian we have ever met. In one of the most heartbreaking moments of our lives, she gave us the time, patience, and comfort we needed to hold Luna, love her, and say goodbye without ever feeling rushed. Her kindness continued afterward through a heartfelt letter, personally delivering Luna’s ashes in a beautiful engraved wooden urn, and thoughtful keepsakes. Every detail was handled with extraordinary love and care. Because of Dr. Diana, our final memories of Luna are not filled with stress or fear, but with peace, dignity, and love in the comfort of our home. I cannot recommend Dr. Diana Gersten and CodaPet highly enough. If you are facing the heartbreaking decision of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, you could not be in more caring hands. Thank you, Dr. Diana, for giving our Luna the peaceful, loving goodbye she deserved. You made an immeasurable difference in our lives, and we will be forever grateful.”
Natalia S.
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“There really are no words for saying goodbye to a beloved companion, especially one who has been such an important part of your life. Hathcock was not just my dog—he was my family, my companion, and a part of my everyday life for nine years. When the time came, being able to say goodbye to him at home was something I will always be grateful for. He was in the place he knew, surrounded by the people who loved him, and I was able to stay by his side through his final moments. The compassion and gentleness shown by Dr. Haros to both Hathcock and me made an unbearable moment a little easier to bear. The in-home pet euthanasia experience gave Hathcock the peaceful goodbye he deserved. I will carry the love and memories of him with me always. Losing him has left an emptiness that words cannot describe, but I am grateful for every moment we were given together.”
Mary Ellen H.
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“Dr. D was a gift to a suffering dog and to me. I appreciated his gentle and peaceful presence, because Shona remained relaxed and peaceful . An abused dog, she would have spent her last moments terrified at being in a strange place with strangers touching her. Thank you Dr D for your tender tlc of Shona. ”
Christine W.
Oct 10, 2026
“Very friendly and took time to make this a pleasant experience despite facing its time to end your pets suffering. I have had others that had health issues and took them to a vet which you sit in a room and then the dreaded drive home without your pet. This was so much better as it is in the comfort of their home with familiar surroundings. I was able to spend time afterwards to say final see you laters. ”
Christine L.
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