We want to ensure our final act to them is
respectful and dignified
Water Cremation, a form of pet cremation, is also known as Alkaline Hydrolysis. It is a more gentle, respectful, and environmentally friendly alternative to Pet Aftercare.
Many Australian pet owners haven’t heard of Water Cremation as it has only become available to the public in the last few years. It was first offered in the Aftercare Industry in 2011 and has been widely adopted in the US, Canada, the UK and South Africa. However, the concept of Alkaline Hydrolysis was developed and patented back in 1888.
Water Cremation mimics what takes place in nature, where the body is reduced to its essential elements. As the process is quite tender to the body and final remains, families will receive 20-30% more returned to them, compared to traditional flame pet cremation. These remains are 100% clean, sterile, pathogen and disease-free, allowing them to be kept or returned to the earth with no harmful impact.
We understand that the thought of any aftercare service can be unsettling for some, but respect those who wish to be more familiar with Water Cremation. If you would like to read a more detailed explanation of the process, please click here.
Upon request of our service, pets will be collected by Blue Leaf, from either their home or vet, in the Perth area. We do request that deliveries to the facility be made by appointment only. This is to ensure that all our clients receive the utmost attention, respect and privacy they require whilst at our facility.
Details of both the pet and owner and recorded into our tracking system. Pets are issued with their own individually numbered stainless steel tracking ID disc. This ID disc stays with them throughout the entire process, even during the Water Cremation, and is returned to the owner, inside the urn.
Each pet is electronically tracked, and their ID disc checked at every stage of the process, ensuring a full chain of custody and accountability is recorded.
20% more remains
Returned to the family
when compared to flame cremation.
Your Pet’s Aftercare Passage
Cremation Request
Information will be recorded into our electronic system, with details of you and your pet, including the services and memorabilia requested.
Collection
Upon collection, your pet is issued with a unique numbered stainless steel identification tag. (This tag stays with them throughout the entire process and is returned with your pet’s cremains. This tag is checked against our electronic system at every stage of the process.)
Transfer
Your pet is gently placed and lovingly wrapped within our 100% Cotton Homemade Shroud. (No plastic cadaver bags). They will be transferred with respect and dignity at all times, in our custom fitted vehicle.
Arrival
Upon arrival at our facility, your pet’s weight will be confirmed and if requested, keepsakes such as nose/paw prints, fur clippings, feather and foot impressions will be collected.
Water Cremation
Other than your pet’s numbered identification tag, all other non-organic items such as collars, blankets and toys will be removed and stored during the cremation process.
Preparation of Cremains
As our cremation process is water based, cremains requires 1-3 days to allow them to naturally dry. Once your pet’s urn selection has been confirmed, the cremains will be gently prepared and placed inside.
Inspection
Blue Leaf Water Cremation will place your pet’s urn, keepsakes and memorabilia within our personalised packaging, whilst carrying out a final inspection to ensure the highest standard of quality of our service and products.
Return
Our team will contact you to arrange a suitable day and time to return your pet into your arms.
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Our Pet Cremation Services & Packages
The loss of a pet can be heartbreaking, but there are many ways to create a meaningful legacy from that loss, without impacting on the environment.
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Why choose Blue Leaf?
For many years, burial and flame pet cremation have been the most common and traditional aftercare options, however, they are far from environmentally friendly.