Peaceful Waters Aquamation

Pet is placed in his/her own individual compartment inside a stainless steel vessel. The technician combines warm water and a small amount of alkali to wash over the body. After 20 hours or less, the components of the pet's body are returned to water as nutrient-rich effluent and only bone remains. The mineral ash of the bone is returned to the owner if desired.

Aquamation is a water-based pet cremation process also known as alkaline hydrolysis. It uses the peaceful flow of water, warm temperatures and alkali to mimic natural burial but faster. In nature this process can take years, but with aquamation technology it takes less than 20 hours.

Aquamation is the most gentle and environmentally friendly option. It produces 1/10th the carbon dioxide that fire-based cremation does, uses 90% less energy than flame, is quiet and peaceful, and returns 20% more ashes compared to flame cremation. The nutrient-rich effluent has been shown to improve municipality water systems and Earth's soil.

All communal ash is scattered in the Pacific Ocean out of Oceanside by Oceans of Love. Owners interested in participating in ash scattering at sea can request this.

Each pet is assigned a unique tracking number (like a little bracelet) that never leaves their side from the moment they arrive. This tracking number is on a small metal disc and recorded in a computer software-based system that tracks the pet through each step of the process. The tracking number is on the returned ashes.

The decision is very personal. Talk with family members before making final decisions. It is important to check local zoning laws regarding whether burying a pet in your backyard is legal, as it can present health risks to the water table. If considering cremation, aquamation is more ecologically friendly than fire-based cremation as it produces no toxic or greenhouse gases.

Peaceful Waters Aquamation lists communal aquamation at $175. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

Peaceful Waters Aquamation lists private aquamation (ashes returned – no memorial items) at $220. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

Peaceful Waters Aquamation lists private aquamation with memorial items at $270. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

Peaceful Waters Aquamation offers cremation, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Peaceful Waters Aquamation is located at 4820 Mercury St D, San Diego, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Yes — Peaceful Waters Aquamation in San Diego, CA answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.