Aquamation - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pet Aquamation in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale has two pet aquamation providers inside the city: a large Pet Meadow facility on Powerline Road with 24-hour pickup across Broward, and a family-owned sanctuary on Oakland Park Boulevard built around a farewell. Neither publishes a price list, so the comparison here is about what each does.
Our Recommended Providers in Fort Lauderdale
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Pet Meadow Fort Lauderdale
Best for Fort Lauderdale families who want aquamation with 24-hour pickup across Broward.
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Pet Meadow's Fort Lauderdale facility on Powerline Road offers private aquamation alongside flame cremation, with pickup from homes and vet offices across Broward County 24 hours a day and walk-ins welcome.
One thing to know: It does not publish aquamation prices and does not offer witnessed aquamation, so ask for the total and the turnaround.
Gentle Pet Crossing Fort Lauderdale
Best for Fort Lauderdale families who want water cremation with a funeral-style farewell.
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Gentle Pet Crossing is a family-owned pet funeral home whose Fort Lauderdale sanctuary is on East Oakland Park Boulevard. It handles the whole aquamation process, with pickup from your home or vet, and its basic package includes a rosewood urn with an engraved nameplate, a lock of fur and a certificate. The process takes about a week.
One thing to know: Prices sit behind a weight calculator on its site rather than a published list, so call for the total. It is open by appointment only, and its in-home euthanasia is done by partner veterinarians.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Do you want the remains back? Both offer private aquamation with the remains returned. Gentle Pet Crossing's basic package includes a rosewood urn, an engraved nameplate and a lock of fur.
When do you need a pickup? Pet Meadow collects across Broward 24 hours a day. Gentle Pet Crossing works by appointment, 7am to 9pm daily.
Do you want a farewell? Gentle Pet Crossing's sanctuary hosts family goodbyes and funeral services. Pet Meadow welcomes walk-ins but does not offer witnessed aquamation.