Aquamation

Aquamation for animals, a green process

This new end-of-life service for animals is a “green” process that reduces our carbon footprint. Aquamation is available as a Private service, with return of ashes, and as a Communal service, without return of ashes.

Characteristics of aquamation: Aquamation is a slow process of dissolving the body in water. This fire-free technique, known as alkaline hydrolysis, combines heat and alkalinity with circulating water to accelerate dissolution. The animal is deposited in a device that reduces the matter to soluble organic and mineral components, without the water boiling. An aquamation cycle takes 1 day. This slow process reduces CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. At the end of the process, only the bones remain. Once dehydrated, they can be reduced to ash, as in traditional cremation.

Choice of transport for your deceased pet

Transport from your veterinary facility: This transport is included with our service.  In the areas we serve.

Transportation from your home: For families who want private transportation for their deceased pet. Service fees added.

Bring your pet to Incimal: Families who wish to bring their deceased pet to Incimal for end-of-life services can do so themselves.

Service available at your veterinarian:

For over 30 years, INCIMAL has been working with veterinary establishments in the province of Quebec to offer cremation services and commemorative products.

Our veterinarians and animal health technicians will guide you through the information you need to benefit from our aquamation service.

The service offered at the veterinarian's office includes transportation of the deceased pet and return of the cinerary urn or memorial products to the same location, if applicable. The price of the service is established by the veterinary establishment.

If your veterinarian does not have information on our services, please contact us directly. Our caring team will listen to your needs.