
There are four options available for your pet aftercare arrangements after pet euthanasia at home – Aquamation, Pet cremation, the Memorial Program at Murdoch University, and Burial.
When your beloved pet is facing old age, sickness, or injury, the thought of making pet aftercare arrangements after at home pet euthanasia can be a difficult one. Having a family discussion and making decisions can help ease stress. This allows you to focus on yourself, your family and your pet.
Options Available for Pet Aftercare Arrangements:
1. Pet Cremation & Aquamation
Aquamation
Aquamation is becoming an increasingly popular option for pet owners who are looking for an eco-friendly and gentle way to honour their pets after they have passed away.
Aquamation, is a gentle process that uses water instead of fire to return the body back to nature. Also known as alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation is an eco-friendly and water-based alternative to traditional cremation. It is a process that uses water, heat, and alkaline chemicals to break down a body and return it to its natural state.
In Aquamation, the pet’s body is placed in a stainless steel chamber filled with a mixture of water and potassium hydroxide (an alkaline chemical). The chamber is heated to a high temperature and pressure, causing the body to break down over a period of several hours. The result is an environmentally safe sterile liquid that can be disposed of down the drain or used as a natural fertilizer.
Unlike traditional cremation, which uses high heat and produces emissions that may be harmful to the environment, Aquamation is a more environmentally-friendly option that produces no harmful emissions. It is also a gentler process that does not cause the same level of ash remains as traditional cremation.
Cremation
The length of the process varies based on factors such as the pet’s size and the specific type of cremation service selected. For instance, the cremation of small to medium-sized pets typically ranges from two to four hours. Larger animals may require a longer duration due to increased volume and density.
The cremation facility carefully manages this process to ensure it is respectful and thorough, preserving the pet’s dignity throughout.

Ripple Pet Aquamation provides pick-up and delivery services for pets in the Perth metropolitan area and can also arrange transportation from other areas. Ripple is a family-owned and operated business in Perth, Western Australia that values kindness towards pets and the planet through Aquamation.
Contact Ripple Pet Aquamation directly to learn more about their services, availability and costs.

Pet Cremation In Perth North and South
Passing Paws Pet Cremations offers a range of cremation options from Basic Cremation to Premium same day cremation service. After pet euthanasia, your pet is collected from your home and cremated at the facility. You can then either collect your pet’s ashes or arrange to have them delivered back to you at home.
All ashes are returned with a cremation certificate embossed with your pet’s paw print, a tealight candle, and forget-me-not seeds for you to plant in your garden.
Additional services include funeral services which can be hosted and catered for by Passing Paws in their Garden of Rest.

Pet Cremation In Perth South
Evermore Pet Cremation will also collect your pet from your home. They offer a Standard pet cremation service that includes the return of your pet’s ashes, a memorial frame with a poem and everlasting seeds for you to plant in your garden.
Both cremation companies have an extensive range of memorabilia including urns, keepsake boxes and garden plaques for you to remember your precious pet and keep them close.
2. Murdoch University Educational Memorial Program

Saying goodbye to our pets who are like our best friends is never easy however, their final contribution could be an infinite and lasting one by donating your pets remains to the Educational Memorial Program.
By donating to the Murdoch University School Of Veterinary and Life Sciences you would be providing a critical part of the learning process for current and future veterinarians.
Our pets make a huge difference in our lives. You can enhance and extend the lives of many other pets through a lasting legacy. Veterinary students and clinicians with the School are most grateful and respectful for the invaluable learning and research opportunities provided by the Educational Memorial Program.
To find out more about how this program works download their brochure.
3. Pet Burial

In the past, burying your pet at home in the suburban backyard was common.
However, tighter council restrictions now often prevent this practice.
- It can be very hard for people who rent and have pets to leave their furry friends behind when they relocate, and this can make the burial process a difficult decision for them.
- Furthermore, if there are multiple pets in the home, interred pets may be disturbed by digging.
- The euthanasia drug pentobarbital can persist in a pet’s body for up to one year. Animals other than cats and dogs can be in danger of being poisoned if they consume the remains of a deceased creature, even if it is as small as a mouse.
- Diseases such as parvovirus can be easily transmitted to other dogs even after the sick pet has passed away.
For these reasons, we generally recommend cremation or aquamation services for bereaved pet families.
Losing a beloved pet can be a very difficult and emotional experience. No matter what you choose for your pet aftercare arrangement, remember that the most important thing is to honour your pet’s memory in a way that is meaningful to you at this difficult time.
Creating a lasting memory can be achieved by various methods, such as preserving a lock of fur, establishing a memorial garden, or displaying photos and other mementos in a dedicated space.
Take the time you need to grieve and remember the joy that your pet brought to your life.
Questions? Dr Patrick can assist you with making your pet aftercare arrangements at the time of booking a at home pet euthanasia service. Please contact him on 0408 915 550.3