Water Cremation

If your pet has passed at home, you can schedule a time to visit our DTLA Comfort Center.

717 Mateo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Complimentary parking located along side of building on E 7th Place and Mateo Street

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or call us at (323) 515 1234

What is Water Cremation

A gentle, environmentally-friendly way to care for your pet after they’ve passed.

Water cremation

Fire Cremation
A gentle 20 hrs at 200°F A fiery one hr at 1800°F
Uses 90% less energy & emits no fossil fuels Over 500 lbs of C02 emitted each cycle
20% more cremains returned to family Less cremains returned to family

What to expect

From your first call to the return of your pet’s ashes, we handle every step ourselves—with care and intention. Nothing is rushed or handed off. You’ll always know what’s happening.

 

 

At our Comfort Center, you choose the experience that feels right:

 

  • A simple handoff, or
  • More time for a final goodbye in one of our private Comfort Rooms, thoughtfully designed to support you.

 

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In this space, you’ll find:

 

  • Freedom to include any ritual that brings meaning or comfort
  • Space for family members, including pets, to say goodbye
  • Champagne for a toast
  • Artful stationery for letters or notes
  • A flower station for creating a memorial bouquet

If you wish, your letter or bouquet can accompany your pet—so a part of you remains with them.

Schedule a service

※ Please note
Water cremation does not occur during your visit.
This gentle process takes about 1 day, with 1–2 days to prepare ashes.
Your pet’s ashes will be ready within 5 business days.

 

FAQsfor Pet Parents

If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us for more information.

What is water cremation?

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.

How does the process work?

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.

How long does the process take?

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.

What do the cremains look like?

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.

Are the cremains safe to handle?

Yes, the cremains are completely safe to handle. The aquamation process ensures they are 100% pathogen-free and fully sterilized.

What can I do with the cremains?

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.

Is aquamation environmentally friendly?

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.

How much does it cost?

Costs vary based on pet size and the selected memorial items, but it is generally comparable to flame cremation and less expensive than burial.

Why choose aquamation?

Families often choose aquamation for its gentle, flame-free process, environmental benefits, and the increased volume of cremains returned.

What happens to the water used in the process?

The water, containing natural byproducts like amino acids and salts, is safely returned to the ecosystem through wastewater treatment facilities.

Our care team is here for you.

Whether you're facing an urgent decision or planning ahead, we're here to support you in whatever way feels easiest.

Speak With Us Today

(323) 515-1234 (call or text)


care@honor.pet

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