Aftercare Arrangements: Honoring Your Pet’s Memory

Aftercare Arrangements

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, and deciding on aftercare can feel overwhelming. At ZenVeterinary, our goal is to help make this process as gentle, respectful, and meaningful as possible for both you and your pet.

We offer two primary aftercare options: At-Home Burial and Eco-Friendly Aquamation through our trusted partner, Petrichor Aquamation.

🌿 At-Home Burial

For families who wish to keep their pet close, at-home burial can be a deeply personal and comforting option. If you choose this route, we recommend:

  • Checking your local and state regulations to ensure burial is permitted on your property

  • Selecting a location that is safe, secure, and free from future disturbance

  • Digging a grave at least 3–4 feet deep to minimize the risk of wildlife disturbance

All pets cared for by ZenVeterinary are placed in a Euthabag burial and transport shroud, which provides a dignified and secure covering, even for burial.

🌊 Aquamation with Petrichor

For families seeking an environmentally friendly aftercare solution, ZenVeterinary partners with Petrichor Aquamation.

Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is a gentle process that uses warm water and natural alkali to return your pet to the earth in a way that mirrors natural decomposition—without fire or fossil fuels.

Compared to flame cremation, aquamation:

  • Uses no flames or combustion

  • Produces 20% more ashes, often described as lighter and more natural in tone

  • Generates no harmful emissions or pollutants

  • Offers a more sustainable, eco-conscious choice

Available Aquamation Options:

  • Private Aquamation – Your pet is cared for individually; their ashes are returned in a keepsake urn or vessel of your choice

  • Communal Aquamation – Your pet is cared for alongside others; ashes are not returned

🖤 Memorial Keepsakes

As part of your in-home visit, ZenVeterinary can provide:

  • Clay pawprint impressions

  • Locks of fur

  • Guidance on urns or personalized memorial items available through trusted affiliate partners

🤍 Need Guidance?

If you're unsure which aftercare choice is right for your family, ZenVeterinary is here to guide you through the options with clarity and compassion. Whether you choose aquamation or at-home burial, your pet will be cared for with the utmost dignity and respect.