Yes! Aquamation is one of the most sustainable aftercare options. The process does not produce any greenhouse gases and leaves behind a nutrient-rich liquid that is safely returned to the environment. It significantly reduces your pet's carbon pawprint compared to other aftercare methods.

At Green Heart, we prioritize respectful, personalized care for every pet, which takes time. The aquamation process is slow and gentle, typically taking 24-36 hours to complete. Afterwards, the cremation ash is allowed to air dry for a few days before being respectfully placed into the urn of your choice. Your pet's ashes are usually ready to go home within 7-10 days.

Aquamation is the perfect choice if you’re looking for: Environmentally friendly aftercare. A gentle and natural process for your pet. A way to leave a positive impact on the planet while honoring your pet’s memory

Green Heart Pet Water Cremation is conveniently located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We serve Northern Colorado, providing pet cremation in Denver and the surrounding areas including Arvada, Golden, Boulder, Evergreen, Conifer, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Aurora, Brighton, and Thornton. We operate by appointment only to provide undivided attention to each family and pet.

Green Heart is owned and operated by Dr. Megan Niedens, a licensed veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in caring for animals. As a veterinarian, Dr. Megan understands the deep bond you share with your pets and is uniquely qualified to provide the respectful and compassionate care they deserve. Every step of the process is handled or supervised by Dr. Megan. We treat every pet as if they were our own, offering a level of care and attention that only a veterinarian can provide.

We understand this is a deeply personal decision. Aquamation is ideal if you value sustainability and want to give your pet a respectful, eco-friendly farewell. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

Unlike traditional flame cremation, aquamation uses water instead of fire. This process is: Eco-friendly: It uses 90% less energy and produces no harmful emissions. Gentle and respectful: Your pet’s remains are handled with the utmost care. Cleaner: The resulting ashes are pure and free of carbon residue.

Absolutely. We offer a range of memorial keepsakes including clay paw prints, framed ink paw and nose prints, epoxy resin fur hearts, memorial pendants and keychains, and memorial stones.

Pet aquamation, also called water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, is a modern and environmentally friendly method of final care. It uses a gentle warm water bath and alkali salt to break down organic material, mimicking natural decomposition but in a fraction of the time.

We serve pets of all sizes, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, birds, reptiles, and other small animals. Because aquamation is so gentle, it is the preferred method of cremation for small pocket pets. Most animals up to 300 pounds can be safely cremated at Green Heart.

After the aquamation process, we dry and finely process the remaining bone material into soft, white ashes. For individual cremations, these ashes are returned to you in an urn of your choice. For group cremations, the ashes are respectfully scattered on a private property in the mountains of Conifer, Colorado.