What is Aquamation and why do people choose it?

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What is aquamation/water cremation?
Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is the same process that occurs as part of natures course. A combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity are used to accelerate the break down organic material. In the end the organic material of bone remains.
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What are the benefits of aquamation?
With aquamation there is very little environmental impact. The process also eliminates all pathogens, diseases, DNA, RNA, and any remaining medicines or chemicals from the body. Thus not releasing them into the air, soil, or water. The affluent is actually an organic fertilizer that is beneficial to the environment.
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Why do families choose this option?
They are grateful to have a choice!
They prefer a process that does not include fire/flame.
They prefer getting 20-30% more of their loved ones ashes returned to them.
They value the decreased environmental impact.
They believe is is a gentler option
INDIVIDUAL OR COMMUNAL AQUAMATION
AQUAMATION PROCESS FOR YOUR BELOVED ANIMAL. THIS PROCESS PRODUCES 20% MORE ASHES IN RETURN.
END OF LIFE HOME
SERVICES
WE PAIR WITH PRACTITIONERS TO OFFER AT HOME END OF LIFE CARE AND EUTHANIZATION.
MEMORIAL DISPLAYS OR ITEMS
WE ARE AND WORK WITH ARTISANS, TAXIDERMISTIS AND MORE TO ENSURE YOU HAVE MORE THAN JUST THE STANDARD OPTIONS TO MEMORIALIZE YOUR LOVE ONE.
PERSONAL TRANSITION AND TRANSPORTATION
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WE ARE HERE TO MAKE THINGS EASIER DURING THIS TIME. WE OFFER AN OPTION OF TRANSPORTATION OF YOUR LOVED ONES REMAINS TO OUR FACILITY, OR THE FAMILY MAY DELIVER DIRECTLY TO US.
SERVICES AREA 60 MILES
VETERINARIANS AND RESCUE AGENCIES
WE WORK WITH LOCAL VETERINARIAN CLINICS AND RESCUE AGENCIES.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
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SAYING GOODBYE SHOULD FEEL MORE COMPLETE. WE OFFER CUSTOM ENGRAVED URNS WITH OUR SERVICES.
PET PRESERVATION
SERVICES
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WE PARTNER WITH PRACTITIONERS TO OFFER PET PRESERVATION BONES AND MORE.
OUR ADDRESS
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday
We do try to accommodate outside of regular business hours. Call or email to inquire. Additional fees may apply.
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IN PERSON VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE.
HOURS OF OPERATION
CONTACT US

ABOUT
US
Midwest Aquamation is a woman owned, family operated compassion business located in Princeton MN. With a true passion for animals and their human companions, our goal is to create alternative options to standard memorial practices and cremation services, for the decomposition for your beloved pets and or animal remains.
Aquamation is a flameless option that uses water instead of fire. Through the alkaline hydrolysis process, we are able to avoid harmful emissions and environmental impact. We wish to help create a new standard for pet decomposition that is environmentally ethical and sustaining for all.
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