
Aquamation
A Gentle, Intentional Pet Cremation Alternative
​Aquamation - also known as alkaline hydrolysis -- uses a combination of gentle water flow, temperature, pressure, and minerals to facilitate the natural breakdown of organic material.
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Aquamation was first pioneered by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and has been legal and available for humans since 2003.​
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Each pet is placed in a private chamber filled with 95% water and 5% mineral solution, which is heated and circulated gently around the chamber, accelerating the process that would occur in nature.​
When the Aquamation process is complete, the remains are respectfully prepared to be returned to the family. ​
Aquamation produces 20% more remains than flame-based cremation and the remains are lighter in color -- a soft white that reflects the gentle nature of the process.
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We are excited to bring Aquamation to Minnesota as a gentle, respectful alternative to cremation for pets. Our goal is for Aqua Bridge to be the next generation in end-of-life care for pets!
Environmentally Responsible
Aquamation is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation:
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Releases no direct emissions of harmful greenhouse gasses or mercury into the environment.​​
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Does not require burning of fossil fuels - the carbon footprint of Aquamation is an estimated 1/12 of flame-based cremation. ​​
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Uses 90% less energy than cremation -- an Aquamation cycle uses only as much water and electricity as a typical household uses in a day.