We understand how difficult this decision is.
Our role is to make it as gentle and peaceful as possible for both you and your pet.
We offer both in-home and in-center euthanasia to give you the choice of where to say goodbye.
or call us at 323.515.1234
Every goodbye deserves gentleness, presence, and love. However you choose to say farewell, we’ll be there to help make it peaceful.
We come to you, so your pet can stay in their favorite place, surrounded by everything familiar.
Available throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.
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Say goodbye in one of our private Comfort Rooms, located at our Downtown LA Comfort Center
(717 Mateo St). We’ve designed tranquil, home-like spaces where you’ll have the time and space you need to make this moment your own.
Whether in your home or at our center, our veterinarian will guide you through the process.
Every step is unhurried, intentional, and centered around your pet’s comfort.
After your appointment, you’ll receive a link to choose any additional keepsakes (such as a clay paw print, different urn choices, or cremation jewelry) as well as how you’d like ashes returned. Ashes are typically ready to come home within 7 business days.
If you’re uncertain about timing or next steps, you don’t have to face it alone. We’ll help you understand your pet’s quality of life and provide the support you need to make thoughtful, informed choices. Learn more about our Pre-Planning and Quality of Life services here.
If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us for more information.
Water cremation, also known as aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, is a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to traditional fire cremation. It uses water, heat, and alkalinity to accelerate the natural decomposition process, leaving only the mineral remains of the bones.
The pet’s body is placed in a stainless steel vessel filled with a solution of 95% water and 5% alkali. The solution is gently heated and circulated, breaking down organic materials into their basic building blocks. At the end of the process, only the mineral remains of the bones are left, which are then processed into a fine powder and returned to the family.
The aquamation process takes approximately 18-20 hours at a temperature of 200°F. In contrast, traditional fire cremation is much faster, taking 1-3 hours at an intense 1,800°F.
The cremains are a fine, uniform powder with a soft texture, typically ranging in color from white to tan. Due to the gentle nature of the process, they are 20-30% greater in volume compared to ashes from flame cremation.
Yes, the cremains are completely safe to handle. The aquamation process ensures they are 100% pathogen-free and fully sterilized.
You can scatter, bury, or keep your pet's cremains in a beautiful urn. Honor Pet also offers unique memorial options, such as cremation jewelry, Resting Reefs, and memorial prints. Visit store.honor.pet to explore all available options.
Yes, it has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to flame cremation. It uses 90% less energy and emits no harmful greenhouse gases. Plus, with every aquamation, Honor Pet plants a tree in your pet's honor and provides online satellite monitoring of our Honor Forest.
Costs vary based on pet size and the selected memorial items, but it is generally comparable to flame cremation and less expensive than burial.