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. Christina took great care helping my little man, Eli, transition from this world to the next. This is the second time I have asked Dr. Christina to euthanize one of my pet's in my home. It is the hardest decision a pet owner has to make, but she is so gentle and patient it helps relieve some of the angst that comes with the decision. I highly recommend her and will choose her in the future when that difficult time comes. ”
Cindi E.
Jul 11, 2026
“April did an extraordinary job of supporting us through this difficult process. She answered all of our questions, gave us all the time we needed and explained everything she was doing. She was kind, gentle and caring in everything she did for Riley and our family. I can’t imagine a better ending for our amazing Riley.”
Susan D.
Jul 11, 2026
“Dr. LeBlanc was like a visiting angel. So sweet, kind, gentle, and empathic. She took care of our Nikki painlessly.After Nikki was tranquillized, she gave use all the time we needed to say our goodbyes. We would highly recommend her for anyone who doesn’t want to bring their family into the vet hospital to say goodbye. With appreciation, Jonathan and Jair Tower”
Jonathan T.
Jul 11, 2026
“Dr. Sarah is the sweetest, kindest person. Her compassion she has for animals carries over with the level of care she provides. We just recently had to put our 13.5 yr old cocker spaniel down. She came to our house, walked us through everything and gave us the time we needed to say our final goodbye. This is never the easy part of owning a pet but being able to have a vet come to your house where your pet is most comfortable- words just can’t explain. ”
Wendy W.
Jul 11, 2026
“Dr. Ayle was so very kind and sweet to our 13 year old yellow lab Finnegan. She treated him and me with respect and kindness. While it was so very hard to make the decision that it was time for him to cross the rainbow bridge, Dr. Ayle, was very supportive and made sure we were informed of the procedure. I would certainly recommend her services, when needed, to help ease the pain of the loss of the family friend.”
Judith M.
Jul 11, 2026
“This was the best euthanasia I’ve ever had to do. I never felt rushed and I felt the vet gave Khloe the respect and dignity she deserved on her way out. I never want to put a pet down again but if I choose to get another one and have to then I will definitely hire her again to come. It was worth every cent I spent. Melissa was compassionate and has a very calming presence to her. She made khloe’s last few minutes very calm and happy. ”
Krista E.
Jul 11, 2026
“While losing our beloved pet was devastating, we are very grateful for the professionalism and kindness shown to us throughout the procedure. We were given the time to say goodbye and cry and our pet was treated with respect and care. I would recommend to anyone with the need to do this, to do it at home where your pet can be the most comfortable.”
Kathleen K.
Jul 11, 2026
“Losing a pet is extremely hard but Dr. Pruett helped my family get through it. She is a compassionate professional that treated my dogs last minutes of life with the dignity he deserved. We elected to keep my dog's ashes and let me tell you what we received back was first class all the way. From the paw print to the case his remains are kept was perfect. I have been through this process before and there is no comparison on the service and quality that Dr. Alex Pruett delivers. She is an angel and thank goodness she is around when the time comes to part ways with your loved one.”
John C C.
Jul 11, 2026
“Dr. Perzak was very peaceful, kind and compassionate person. She made it possible to say goodbye to our beloved Goldendoodle in a place he loved and felt safe. We were blessed to have her as our vet!”
Melisa W.
Jul 11, 2026
“We avoided this moment as long as we could, and it was really important to us that she died in the comfort of her own home rather than the stressful environment of a vet's office. All worries about "was this too much money" disappeared as soon as Dr. Durr showed up. He's calm and friendly, and our dog was very comfortable around him (she's usually shy). He did not rush us at all and explained everything thoroughly so we knew exactly what was going on every step of the way. He even stepped outside after our dog passed for a while to give us some extra time to say goodbye, which we were very grateful for. Anyone considering at-home euthanasia, we know this is expensive, but if you can do it, it really is the best for your pet and if you can get Dr. Joey Durr, definitely choose him. Also a side note but a super important one: not all vets give the animal a sedative shot before the fatal shot, and that sedative shot is important because without it, your pet's body will often go through a sort of seizure as the fatal shot takes effect, which we've experienced in the past and it was awful to watch. Dr. Durr is one of the vets who believes in giving your pet a sedative shot before the final shot, which was really important to us. This sedative shot essentially puts your pet into a deep sleep, and then the fatal shot stops their heart quietly, with no reaction from the pet; they simply die in their sleep. It's peaceful. We are so grateful to Dr. Durr and the vet he's chosen to be.”
John R.
Jul 10, 2026
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