The Green Alternative to Flame

The process uses 90% less energy than flame-based cremation, has--at most--1/10th the carbon footprint, no harmful greenhouse gases or mercury emission, and eliminates all chemicals or diseases that might be present at the time of death (including viruses, bacteria, chemotherapy agents, euthanasia solution, and medications.)  

On average, 20% more remains will be returned to you after a private Bio-Cremation vs the Flame Cremation process.

Bio-Cremation is the method of choice for many human research and hospital facilities dealing with after care of human remains, including the Mayo Clinic and UCLA Medical School. In our area, Ark Animal Hospital, Eastgate Veterinary Clinic, House Call Pet Service, Roger’s Mobile Veterinary Service, and Willamette Veterinary Hospital - Corvallis regularly use our service and believe in the environmental benefits of this process.

Cremains - What can I expect?

Flame vs Water Based Cremation

The ashes from a flame cremation are primarily the mineral remains from the bone, along with some ash from the cremation box or casket and anything else that may have been placed in the process with the body.  The ashes from Aquamation are only the mineral remains from the bone, as there are no other materials in the ash.  

The color of ash from a flame process is typically gray in color, from the carbon discoloration from burning.  The color of ash from Aquamation is anywhere from white to a tan color.  With both processes, there can be slight variations in color from individual to individual.  

The consistency of the ash is also different.  

The ash from flame cremation can be described as “chippy” bone fragments.  The ash from Aquamation is a homogenous (consistent) powder.  With Aquamation, there is 20-30% more ash remains returned to the family.