The Gentlest Farewell
A Water-Based Path Back to Nature.
Most of us find comfort near the water. It is peaceful, rhythmic, and life-giving. At Heartland, we utilize the soothing power of water to provide a quiet, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation. This process, known as aquamation, honors your pet’s memory with a kindness that fire cannot replicate.
A Quiet, Natural Transition
We believe in transparency without the clinical coldness. Here is how we care for your companion:
- Cradled Care: Your pet is placed individually in a private, stainless steel cradle. Unlike fire cremation, there are no harsh temperatures or turbulent air—only the gentle flow of warm water and organic minerals.
- Accelerated Nature: The process essentially mirrors the natural transition of a "water burial" in nature, gently returning the body to its simplest forms over the course of about 20 hours.
- A Whiter, Softer Return: Because we do not use fire, the minerals (ashes) returned to you are not carbon-discolored. They are pure, white, and often 20% more abundant, allowing you more ways to memorialize your pet.
Honoring the Earth They Loved
If your pet loved the outdoors, aquamation is the final way to protect the world they explored.
- Zero Emissions: No greenhouse gases or mercury are released into our local air.
- 90% Energy Savings: We use a fraction of the energy required for flame-based systems.
- A Gift to the Soil: The byproduct of our process is a nutrient-rich water that can be returned to the earth as a powerful organic fertilizer, completing the circle of life.
Most of us find comfort near the water. It is peaceful, rhythmic, and life-giving. At Heartland, we utilize the soothing power of water to provide a quiet, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation. This process, known as aquamation, honors your pet’s memory with a kindness that fire cannot replicate.
A Quiet, Natural Transition
We believe in transparency without the clinical coldness. Here is how we care for your companion:
- Cradled Care: Your pet is placed individually in a private, stainless steel cradle. Unlike fire cremation, there are no harsh temperatures or turbulent air—only the gentle flow of warm water and organic minerals.
- Accelerated Nature: The process essentially mirrors the natural transition of a "water burial" in nature, gently returning the body to its simplest forms over the course of about 20 hours.
- A Whiter, Softer Return: Because we do not use fire, the minerals (ashes) returned to you are not carbon-discolored. They are pure, white, and often 20% more abundant, allowing you more ways to memorialize your pet.
Honoring the Earth They Loved
If your pet loved the outdoors, aquamation is the final way to protect the world they explored.
- Zero Emissions: No greenhouse gases or mercury are released into our local air.
- 90% Energy Savings: We use a fraction of the energy required for flame-based systems.
- A Gift to the Soil: The byproduct of our process is a nutrient-rich water that can be returned to the earth as a powerful organic fertilizer, completing the circle of life.
