Aquamation:
An Eco Friendly
Pet Water Cremation
- Private and Communal Options
- No greenhouse gas
- No toxic emissions
- Uses less than 10% the energy of traditional flame cremation
- Home pickup available for fee
4.8 Stars 
300+ Reviews
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, and Dr. Wong was so unobtrusive and thoughtful in her approach that I don't think Dobby even knew she was there.
Susan Remmers & Gillian Leichtling
4.8 Stars
300+ Reviews
What is Aquamation?
Eco-Friendly Pet Cremation
Compassionate Care utilizes an eco-friendly cremation process also known as Aquamation, alkaline hydrolysis and green cremation.
Like natural decomposition, aquamation is slower and gentler than flame-based cremation. This process utilizes water, a small amount of alkali and mild agitation to specifically break down tissues.
Aquamation produces no greenhouse gas or toxic emissions, it has 1/10th the carbon footprint and uses a fraction of the energy compared to traditional flame-based cremation.
Because non-tissue items such as collars, clothing, blankets and even flowers do not break down during this gentle process, they must be removed before the pet is cremated via aquamation.
What is Aquamation?
Eco-Friendly Pet Cremation
Private or Communal Pet Cremation Options
Private or Communal Pet Cremation Options
We offer two categories of cremation services:
- Private Cremation:
Your beloved pet is individually cremated, ensuring that only their cremains are returned to you.
- Communal Cremation:
Your pet is respectfully cremated alongside other pets. The communal cremains are respectfully scattered for you.
In the spirit of our Portland’s pet-loving and environmentally-conscious communities, Aquamation is a wonderful way to honor our beloved companions as well as our world.
What Our Customers Are Saying
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
Schedule a drop-off appointment
Has your pet passed away? You may schedule a home pick-up or choose to bring them to us (by appointment ONLY). Please call 503-379-1292
NE Portland:
For euthanasia call 503 880 1172
For cremation call 503 379 1292
Pet cremation: available 7 days a week by appointment.
Cremains pickup:
Tuesday: 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm
Thursday: 12pm - 4pm
Friday: 12pm - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday & Monday: no cremains pickup
Oregon City:
For euthanasia call 503 880 1172
For cremation call 503 379 1292
Pet Cremation and Cremains pickup (By appointment only at this location):
Closed temporarily - thank you for your patience.
How will I receive my pet’s cremains back?
Our standard return container is a biodegradable pressed natural fiber box made from sustainably harvested mulberry bark.
The cremains are contained within a biodegradable bag inside making it suitable for burying, and it is also sturdy enough to keep indefinitely in normal home conditions.
Note this is NOT a wood box. Other options for purchase are available by selecting the link below:
Pet Cremation FAQs
Cremation for All Types of Pets
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