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Pet Cremation (Aquamation) in Portland, OR

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Pet Cremation (Aquamation) in Portland, OR
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Choose the Pet Cremation Option That's Right for You

Compassionate Care provides pet aquamation through our own dedicated cremation facility in the Portland area. We offer two cremation options, so you can choose whether you’d like your pet’s cremains returned to you.

Individual Cremation:

  • Your pet is cremated individually
  • Cremains are ready for pickup within 5–10 days after arriving at the cremation center
  • You can choose a standard container or purchase an upgraded urn
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Communal Cremation:

    • A respectful and affordable option where pets are placed together
    • Cremains are not returned to you
    • Cremains will be respectfully scattered
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If you choose individual cremation, your pet’s cremains will be returned in a biodegradable pressed fiber container made from sustainable mulberry bark. It includes a biodegradable inner bag, so it’s suitable for burial or safe to keep at home long-term.

Note: This is not a wooden box. Additional urn options are available here.

What Is Pet Aquamation?

Mimics Nature’s Decomposition Process

Compassionate Care was the first provider of pet aquamation in the Portland area, and it's one of the services that sets our aftercare apart.

Aquamation is an environmentally-friendly cremation process that uses approximately 95% water and 5% alkali to gently break down the body.

Unlike traditional flame-based cremation, Aquamation is a slower, gentler process that is similar to natural decomposition.

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Serving Portland and Its Surrounding Areas

Our Portland Pet Cremation Center

Please note that while we offer 24/7 in-home euthanasia, our cremation center is not staffed around the clock.

You can schedule an appointment to bring your pet to us at 503.379.1292 or arrange for home pickup for an additional fee.

Bringing Your Pet to Us
— Appointment Required

If your pet has passed, please call us first to schedule a cremation appointment. You don’t need to use our euthanasia service to schedule a cremation appointment.

7 days/week: 8:30AM – 4PM

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Individual Cremation Cremains Pickup
— No Appointment Needed

We’ll email you when your pet’s cremains are ready. Stop by anytime during pickup hours.

7 days/week: 8am – 5pm
4852 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211

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Two Ways to Schedule a Pet Cremation Service

After-Passing: Cremation Only

If your pet passed away at home or was euthanized by another veterinary provider, we can arrange cremation services. You can bring your pet to our cremation center or schedule a home pickup for a fee.

Our team is here to answer all of your questions and provide the support you need.

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In-Home Euthanasia with Cremation

Cremation is an option when using our in-home euthanasia service (transportation included).

A care specialist will guide you through all the details during scheduling.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

900+ 5-Star Reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, and More.

The professional and caring team at Compassionate Care made a very sad circumstance better. They provided a peaceful end to our beloved Finn in our home. Beth P., DVM provided a sense of calm, dignity, respect, and efficiency....for which we are grateful. Joseph W. who collected Finn afterwards was equally caring and respectful.

Hopefully, you won't need their services any time soon, but when you do they're the ones to call.

Thomas Mannix

Enormous gratitude for Dr. Wong. She came in the night and was kind, gentle, and conscientious. Our beloved Dobby was always terrified of being handled by veterinarians...

Susan Remmers & Gillian Leichtling

We will never be able to give enough stars to this company. They accommodated us twice in moving our appointment to an earlier date and time, without any hesitation.

Greg Harris and Steve Kopkau

It’s been almost 24 hours since Jess departed, and I’ve already given your company’s name to several friends who will be facing that difficult decision in the months to come, and I will continue to sing your praises. His dog groomer and I have become good friends and I’ll be sure to give your card to her so she can pass it along to her many clients who will eventually need your services...

Janine K. Suarse

Pet Aquamation Pricing

We keep our pricing as straightforward as possible, with starting rates listed below. 

Water-Based Cremation

INDIVIDUAL CREMATION
(FOR CATS & SMALL DOGS)

Starts at: $275

Cremains returned to you

COMMUNAL CREMATION
(FOR CATS & SMALL DOGS)

Starts at: $215

Cremains respectfully scattered

For pocket pets and small exotic pets, individual cremation starts at $185, and communal cremation starts at $95.

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Pet Cremation FAQs

What do I do if my pet has passed away at home and I need to arrange cremation?

If your pet has passed at home, you may make an appointment to bring your pet in to us for cremation at the cremation center number 503.379.1292, or arrange home pick up for an additional fee.

If my pet passes away at home, how soon do I need to get it cremated?

Keep your pet’s body cool and dry, away from other animals and the elements. We recommend arranging cremation as soon as possible, but urgency is mostly dependent on the temperature in which the your pet would be stored (cold but not frozen is best) as well as size of pet.  The larger the pet, the more quickly the body will begin to degrade.

How do I decide between individual and communal cremation?

Individually cremated pets are cremated individually, and their cremains are returned to you. Communally cremated pets are cremated in a group, and the cremains are not returned.

How long does cremation take?

Individual cremains are ready within 5-10 days after receipt at the cremation center.

If I choose individual cremation, when will my pet's cremains be ready for pick up?

We will notify you via email when your pet’s cremains are ready for pickup (within 5-10 days after we receive your pet). Please refer here for more details on the pickup hours.

Are the aquamation cremains the same as flame cremation?

What’s left after the first step of both Aquamation and flame-cremation are bone, which are further processed to the finer cremains that are returned to the family.  Aquamated cremains are lighter in color , as they contain only calcium phosphate without carbon discoloration from burning. Aquamation also results in about 20% more cremains than flame-cremation since no bone is destroyed by incineration or lost during the process.

Are the aquamation cremains safe to handle?

Yes, aquamation cremains are 100% safe and free of pathogens or disease. They are rinsed with clean water and air-dried, making them safe to handle. They can also be safely scattered in the environment.

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Aquamation Options for All Creatures, Great and Small

We provide aquamation services for a variety of pets, including:

Dogs & Cats
Reptiles
Pocket Pets & Exotics
Other Small Animals

If you have questions about a specific pet, our team is here to help. Feel free to reach out for more information.

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