Aquamation is a gentle process that uses warm water and alkalinity to accelerate the natural breakdown of organic matter. Once complete your companion is reduced to bone, just like flame-based cremation but without the negative environmental impacts. When individual cremation is chosen, the ashes are returned in an urn or vessel of your choice.

The actual aqumation takes about 20 hours, but drying, preparation, and packaging add time. Ashes are typically ready within 7-14 days and can be picked up at our Biddeford location or will be returned to any of our local partner hospitals that we serve.

At Tranquil Waters, our primary goal is elevating aftercare for the animals we love. Not only is aquamation an environmentally-friendly option, but it is an incredibly personal experience for both our team and you and your pet.

If you are interested in in-home euthanasia, click here to contact our sister company, Haven.

You can make a difference by donating to Angel Fund of Maine. Their mission is to assist families and their pets with hospice and end-of-life care, believing that the comfort of pets in their final days should not be a luxury. Click here to view their website and make a donation.