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. Renee Schott was amazing. She took great care of us as we said goodbye to our boy Marty. She was compassionate, and so understanding. Gave us just the right amount of time and space to grieve. ”
Patrick S.
Apr 9, 2026
“Dr. Ann Gonnering was simply amazing. It was time to put our beloved dog, Bandit, down after 12 amazing years. Despite it being one of the most disheartening decisions, Dr. Gonnering made the process extremely comfortable for everyone involved. I wish pets could live forever, but death is inevitable. I’m truly grateful Bandit’s experience was as calm and peaceful as it was.”
Olivia R.
Apr 9, 2026
“We used CodaPet for an in-home euthanasia and were fortunate to have Dr. Gary Hsia. This was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make, but he made the entire process as peaceful and compassionate as it could possibly be. Dr. Hsia was professional, kind, and incredibly patient from the moment he arrived. He gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye and never made us feel rushed. He was gentle with our dog and handled everything with a calm, reassuring presence. He also took the time to thoroughly assess our dog and clearly explained that, in his professional opinion, it was time to let him go. That honesty, combined with his compassion, meant a lot to us during such an emotional moment. Most importantly, our dog Thor’s final moments were peaceful. Dr. Hsia made sure he was comfortable the entire time, and that brought us a great deal of relief knowing he was able to pass calmly and without distress. We’re truly grateful for the care and dignity he showed both our dog and our family. I would absolutely recommend this service to anyone facing this difficult situation.”
Matthew B.
Apr 9, 2026
“Special attention and care was given to our fragile little girl who was always scared of strangers. Nobody could have handled it better.”
Scott B.
Apr 9, 2026
“Dr. Melissa Magnotta was the absolute best. There is no reason to look elsewhere. I will absolutely use her services again. She was amazingly kind, gentle and sweet. I’ve told multiple people already about our experience putting our 12 year old lab down and how great she was. ”
Brett H.
Apr 9, 2026
“Both Dr. Lydia and Dr. Amy were incredibly sweet and compassionate on their visits. They made the day much easier”
ckenn13
Apr 9, 2026
“Dr. Lydia was a blessing in our difficult time. Scheduling was easy, her communication was great, and she talked us through the whole process ahead of time as well as during. We're really thankful we had that time with our pet at home as we said goodbye. Dr. Lydia was empathetic and considerate throughout. She also coordinated and delivered the ashes to our vet so we didn't have to worry about it. We're very thankful for her help.”
Andrew Vance
Apr 9, 2026
“Very Kind and thoughtful Went at our pace. Especially gentle with my dog. Having them come to the house was less stressful on my dog and it allowed my other dogs to sniff her and say good by as well. She handled everything, including the cremation. Can say enough good things about her or the service. ”
Marlene Watts
Apr 9, 2026
“Dr. Lydia was truly incredible and far more than we could have hoped for as we made the heartbreaking decision to let our German Shepherd pass peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family. She was patient, compassionate, and … More ”
David Sestak
Apr 9, 2026
“Dr. Delia was great. She was kind and compassionate and made the process very comfortable for our pets last moments. We highly recommend Dr. Delia.”
Gean W.
Apr 9, 2026
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