Aquamation - Tampa, Florida
Pet Aquamation in Tampa, FL
South Tampa families have a water-cremation option across the bay: Parting Paws says it operates in Pinellas Park and posts $150 communal and $350 private base rates. Pet Meadow in Lakeland and Comforting Currents in Sarasota are farther choices; ask each for a Tampa pickup total.
Our Recommended Providers in Tampa
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Parting Paws
Best for Tampa families who want a Pinellas Park water-care business with posted base prices.
Typical range
$150 to $350
flat rates under 100 lb
Parting Paws says it offers its own water-cremation process from Pinellas Park and names South Tampa in its service area. Its Cost for In-Home Pet Euthanasia page posts $150 communal and $350 private water care for pets under 100 pounds, with immediate transfer and ashes returned after private care.
One thing to know: Pickup costs extra, and additional travel fees may apply outside Clearwater, St. Petersburg and South Tampa. The site does not publish the Pinellas Park processing street address, a turnaround guarantee or a witnessing policy; ask for those details before arranging care.
Pet Meadow Lakeland
Best for Tampa families able to use the Lakeland branch for private aquamation.
Contact for pricing
Pet Meadow lists aquamation at its Lakeland branch, 1248 George Jenkins Boulevard, about 33 driving miles from Tampa. Its location page gives a 24-hour phone line, walk-in hours, and home or veterinary pickup across Polk County.
One thing to know: The Lakeland page does not publish aquamation prices or promise pickup in Hillsborough County. It also does not say whether the water processing happens in Lakeland, so ask where your pet will be cared for. Witness appointments are not available for Pet Meadow aquamation.
Comforting Currents Pet Cremation
Best for Tampa families who want a published aquamation price and can make the Sarasota handoff.
Typical range
$140 to $280
medium dog
Comforting Currents performs private and communal aquamation at its Sarasota facility, about 53 driving miles from Tampa. Its Online Shop lists $140 communal and $280 private for a 26 to 50 pound pet, and the site states a 3 to 5 day return.
One thing to know: Free collection is described for Sarasota and Manatee counties, not Hillsborough County. Confirm Tampa pickup and any mileage charge or plan a drop-off; the site does not promise witnessed aquamation.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Start with the handoff: Parting Paws names South Tampa in its service area but adds pickup charges, and its exact Pinellas Park processing address is not published. Request the address and full total.
Compare ashes returned or not. Parting Paws posts $150 communal and $350 private for pets under 100 pounds; Comforting Currents posts $140 and $280 for 26 to 50 pounds. Pet Meadow Lakeland gives no aquamation rate online.
Confirm where the water process occurs, whether pickup reaches your address and when ashes will return. Pet Meadow does not offer witnessed aquamation.