Pet Cremation Services in Skaneateles, NY

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After the process, ash is returned to the families. In fact, families receive more ash remains from this process, on average a 20% increase. Absolutely anything that can be done with flame cremation ashes can be done with Aquamation ashes.

Why is this considered an
environmentally friendly choice?

With Aquamation there are no direct emissions of harmful greenhouse gases or mercury to the atmosphere.


This process does not burn any fossil fuels. It is very energy efficient - greater than 90% energy savings compared to flame cremation, with 1/10th of the carbon footprint. There is no burning of fossil fuels.

What is the impact of
the water usaage?

Virtually zero. The aqumation process uses less water than a single household uses in one day. This includes all of the water used for the process, along with the clean water rinsing of the final remains and vessel.

A flameless cremation process that
uses water instead of fire


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A gentle and respectful process


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No emissions of harmful
greenhouse gases or mercury


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Over 90% energy savings when
compared to flame-based cremation


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1/10 the carbon footprint of
flame-based cremation


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20% more ash remains
returned to the family

Our water-based process is an eco-friendly alternative to flame cremation and burial. It uses water instead of fire to return a body back to Mother Nature.

~ A FLAMELESS PROCESS ~

The scientific name for this water-based process is alkaline hydrolysis. It is the same process that occurs as part of nature's course when a body is laid to rest in the soil. We use a combination of water flow, temperature, and alkalinity to accelerate nature's process.

~ WHO SUPPORTS IT ~

For over 20 years, trusted institutions have chosen this process for the dignified and environmentally concious disposition of bodies donated to medical science. The MAYO Clinic, UCLA Medical School, and UTSW Medical School have chosen this process for their distinguished willed body programs.


FAMILIES HAVE EXPRESSED



  • They are grateful to have a choice.
  • They prefer a process that does not use fire or flame.
  • They prefer receiving 20-30% more of their beloved pet's ashes returned to the family.
  • They believe this to be a more gentle option than flame-based cremations.
  • They value the decreased environmental impact of the process.

~ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ~

  • What actually happens...?

    With Aquamation, an individual pet's body is respectfully placed in a container that is then placed in a clean, stainless steel vessel. A combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity are used to accelerate the natural process of tissue hydrolysis. All organic material is reduced to its most basic building blocks.


    At the end of the process, there is no DNA or RNA remaining. The sterile process water is released for recycling (our bodies are approximately 65% water to begin with), and only the inorganic bone minerals remain. The minerals are processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn.

  • Is the body dissolved in acid...?

    No, Aquamation uses a catalyst called alkali, which is the chemical opposite of an acid. Alkalis are made from sodium and potassium salts.

  • Are the alkalis used in this process safe for the environment...?

    Yes. The water-based process uses a solution of 95% water and 5% alkali (a combination of sodium and potassium hydroxide). The alkalis used in this process are the same alkalis used in biodiesel production, common cosmetic products, body washes, shaving creams, and even in food preparation.  At the end of the process, the chemical has been completely consumed, neutralized, and no longer remains in the water solution. 

  • What happens to the water...?

    At CLS Cremation, the water is returned to the ecosystem via a natural ground fertilizer. The Aquamation process produces a completely sterile solution of amino acids, sugars, nutrients, salts, and soap in a water solution. These are the byproducts of natural decomposition.

  • Are the powdered ashes safe to handle...?

    Yes, the remains are 100% safe, pathogen and disease free. The ash that is returned to the family is simply bone mineral, or calcium phosphate. The ashes will keep in an urn, or may be buried or scattered in a special place as some families choose to do.