I have unfortunately had two guinea pigs pass away and used their services for both of my babies. They are truly so kind and compassionate throughout the entire process which was nice while going through such a hard time. The bamboo urn is beautiful and I'm glad I can honor my piggies in this way. I'm forever thankful for Peace Waters Aqaumation. read more

Peaceful Waters Aquamation has been taking care of my furbabies cremation services for the past 3 years. They are available 24/7 and very reasonable with pricing. What makes them stand out the most is their level of professionalism, compassion, respect, and kindness. Thank you for taking care of our furbabies & helping us through the years. read more

Losing my cat was one of the hardest things I had to go through and I'm incredibly grateful I found Peaceful Waters Aquamation during such a difficult time. My cat Chelsea passed away at home, peacefully. She was 16 years young. Since all of that happened without realizing it and after hours, I panicked a bit regarding what to do and how quickly to do it. From the moment I reached out to Peaceful Waters Aquamation, they treated me with so much kindness, patience, and understanding. Jennifer, who welcomed us, knew how much Chelsea meant to me and handled everything with genuine compassion and respect. What really meant the most was how gentle and thoughtful they were throughout the entire process. They didn't treat this like just another service, they truly honored my cat's life. That level of care made a heartbreaking situation just a little bit easier to bear. I selected to have Chelsea's ashes to be delivered in person. Kristine who delivered my cat's remains, handled everything beautifully and with such attention, it gave me a sense of peace knowing my pet was cared for so respectfully. Lastly, I can't say enough of how beautiful the paw prints were as well as the ashes in her little blue bag. I decided to purchase an urn somewhere else, but the way everything was presented to me upon reception made it feel like my cat was back home and it felt very comforting. I can't thank Peaceful Waters Aquamation enough for their compassion and support. If you're going through the loss of a beloved pet, I highly recommend them, they truly make a difference when you need it most. read more

Final update on this sickening situation w/ "Not So Peaceful" Waters - Edited to add - The fact that Dr Rose is threatening legal action over my factual review & its updates is ridiculous & supports my perception that their priorities lie with optics, not customer service & care. Mine is just ONE review in a sea of 5 star reviews; they still have a 5 star rating overall! Why threaten legal action for that? This feels like intimidation, & seems pretty cruel considering I've explained that I'm already under immense stress due to my complex chronic health issues & have no income (I'm trying to get SSDI but it's a long process). I should be the one pursuing legal action against them for emotional distress, but I'm not & have no intention to do so! I'd rather just put this all behind me as it's already sapped more than enough of my precious little energy. Yes, Dr Rose told me to "stop engaging" via email on Monday, & I was true to my word in ceasing to contact them once my questions were answered late Monday night. Updating my review here on Yelp is within my rights as a consumer & in my mind is engagement of Yelp & the general public, not PW directly. I also wanted to give them credit for doing the right thing by issuing a refund for the work in question, so readers may draw their own conclusions based on the full facts. It was her choice to engage w/ me by posting a response directed at me. She's also now deleted her response to my initial review in which she describes their outsourcing as a "referral" & repeatedly denies PW's involvement w/ the taxidermy work. Dr Rose did eventually issue a refund for the taxidermy work done by their contractor Reno, & I'm waiting for the check to clear. While I appreciate them doing the right thing in this respect, it's never been about about the money, it's always been about the irreversible mutilation of my baby's body & the way they've handled my feedback. Almost aspect of the experience was unacceptable, & has NOT felt prompt. I cannot be more clear in this - I commissioned Peaceful Waters to do pet preservation taxidermy work which they offered on their website & confirmed as offered by them, w/ no mention of third party involvement in spite of multiple emails back & forth, my sharing that I'd been through the process before & that I'd be traveling from out of town. It was only when they had my dog & my money that they revealed the taxidermy work was done off site, by THEIR taxidermist who I was assured was exceptional & had trained with the best pet preservationist in the state, whose early work I actually possess, which I'd told them in person. I cannot speak to whether or not they knew if Reno wasn't fully truthful about their training. Dr Rose's insistence that Peaceful Waters did NOT perform the work in question is not factual. The only way it could be twisted into the truth is that the work was performed off site; but it was performed by the taxidermist of their choice, who they outsourced to. I commissioned them, paid them, & only had communication with them. There was no "referral." They farmed the work out to Reno, their choice, not mine. PW also performed the initial steps of the taxidermy including creation of foam molds, measurement taking, & skinning, which was confirmed to me in writing. It appears they failed to inspect the work for quality control in spite of it being done & I assume in their possession for MONTHS before notifying me it was complete. They strongly imply that the way Rosie was mishandled by Reno is what pet preservation is supposed to look like. Go look at the work done by professional pet preservationists ie: Precious Creature, or even non-pet taxidermy & you'll see that it's not the standard for the work to be poorly finished in this way. In spite of claiming to be available 24/7 & to truly care for their clients, as soon as I expressed dissatisfaction I felt I was treated like a nuisance & gaslit. Instead of taking responsibility for choosing to hire an unqualified individual who lies about their experience & training, they strongly implied that my expectations were unrealistic, & denied having any part in the process, also not factual. Even if they're great at aquamation & in home euthanasia, I'd never recommend this company, based on their unscrupulous handling of the situation. I'm sure I'm not the first person to have a poor experience w/ them, I just may be the first to speak out about it. My pictures keep getting removed as they've likely been flagged, & I plan to contact Yelp if that continues to happen. read more

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I can't say enough kind things about this place. The staff here were some of the most kind and compassionate people I've ever met. It was such a blessing for me to have found this place. It was near my home in Kearny Mesa. I wish I had used them for everything, but I didn't know. It's been a year since my sweet Maltese Holly passed away. I brought her in with roses. They let me sit with her. They offered me tea. They shared hugs. I called a couple days after I had dropped her off and they let me come back and see her again. They prepared her so nicely. She was returned to me so tenderly. They understood that Holly was everything to me. You were very gentle, and supportive. I would recommend this place to everyone. It is a great place to bring your loved one/fur baby. They returned her bed to me and I was even able to write a note to leave with my precious little Holly. I was able to get her teeth and microchip. read more

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In 2021, we used Peaceful Waters for the first time for our two loving boys, Bronx and Boomer. Just last month, we had to call them again for our beautiful baby girl, Brooklyn. Losing a pet is incredibly hard, and making that decision is even harder but we knew it was the most loving choice we could make for our babies. We are so thankful for the team at Peaceful Waters. The doctors who came to our home treated our pets with so much dignity and gentleness, and they held space for us with so much compassion. They never made us feel rushed, answered every question with patience, and truly understood the depth of our loss. If you have the pleasure of being cared for by this team, you will feel how genuine their kindness is. They bring comfort, peace, and a sense of warmth when you need it most. We will always be grateful for the love and care they showed us and our babies. Thank you read more

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Kind. Considerate. Careful. Quiet. This is the second instance I have used Peaceful Waters Aquamation - in both instances for elder pups who had long and plentiful adventures during their time. Peaceful Waters Aquamation is easy to speak to on the phone during the initial consultation phase, patient in understanding that this is preparation for what will become a stressful and sad day. They arrive to your home in a calm and understanding manner; all the while talking you through the process of laying your family member to rest. The respect of your loss continues through the process to removing your recent loss from your home all the way until you pick them up in their new urn. With a tuft of fur, a paw or snout print to accompany, this is the best investment to ensure the memory of your fur baby remains with you in an acceptable and respectful place in your home. read more

I chose to have memorial pieces created by Kristine King, the creator behind Floral Familiars, and they are beyond stunning. The pressed floral memorial is absolutely beautiful--so thoughtfully arranged and full of meaning--and the flower ash keychain is something I carry with me every day. Both pieces feel incredibly special and personal, and they've brought me a lot of comfort. You can truly see the care and artistry that went into them. read more

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Incredibly kind and understanding at such difficult and traumatic moments for so many. We appreciated the private room where we were able to have an impromptu funeral for our big boi and the book about the rainbow bridge which we read out loud as part of our ceremony. We appreciated the extra attention given to making sure the plaque says exactly what we want it to say and ensuring correct spelling of our special boy's special name. Pricing is reasonable for what the service is. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You helped us give our boi the send off he deserves. read more

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I am updating this review due to a recent unpleasant event with an associated person and separate business (see note at the end). This review is now specific to my interactions with Justine at Peaceful Waters Aquamation. She made the unpleasant situation of saying goodbye to my beloved fur baby as nurturing and supportive as possible. Justine greeted me in the parking lot when I brought my sweet kitty in. She settled us in the visitation room and gently laid him out on the table with blankets, demonstrating incredible kindness and care. She treated us with the same love, dignity and respect that I have experienced in human funeral homes/memorial services. She asked thoughtful questions, invoking joyful and loving memories with my baby and asked to see pictures. Getting to share these memories and photos brought immense love to the situation and lightened the weight of the grieving process. Her connection was kind and genuine and allowed me to feel heard and understood, to grieve, cry, laugh and be exactly how I needed to be in each moment. I never felt rushed or pressured on any level. It was deeply healing and much appreciated. Justine clearly understands that our "pets" are family and that they, and those of us grieving their loss, deserve to be treated with the same care, tenderness and respect as if we had lost a human family member. The death of a beloved animal friend is never easy, but there can be an opportunity for processing that grief and healing within the process, when it is approached with tenderness, consideration, love and respect. This was my experience with Justine at Peaceful Waters Aquamation. Thank you for this precious gift. Warmly, Stephenie Updated 07/22/2026 Following a most unprofessional and painful interaction with Kristine from Floral Familiars (a separate but associated business), who works at and with Peaceful Waters creating memorial items using pets remains, I cannot recommend her business or services. She took my order for a whisker pendant, created an oddly specific symbolic design that had nothing to do with myself or my cat. When I gently expressed my confusion and dissatisfaction with the design, she decided not to work with me, gave me a refund and said she would return my kitty's whisker to me (which were cut up into small pieces). But she didn't do this. Instead she recast them in thick resin and mismatching metals on the pendant. When I said I wanted the whisker pieces out of the resin, as she had said she would do before returning them to me, she then told me to do it myself. (To read more details on this please see my review for Floral Familiars business.) Not only did I not receive a beautiful memorial pendant containing my baby's whiskers, but my grieving process was exacerbated by her unprofessional and disrespectful treatment of myself and my kitty's remains. read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Rose at Peaceful Waters Aquamation highly enough. Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is devastating, but Dr. Rose turned a heartbreaking moment into the most serene and lovely experience possible. Having the procedure done at home made all the difference; my cat Dorrie wasn't scared or stressed, and I was able to say goodbye in our own space. Dr. Rose has a remarkable presence--it felt like having a best friend sitting there with me rather than a clinical provider. She is incredibly kind, empathetic, and professional. To go above and beyond, she personally returned my cat's ashes and included a beautiful paw print ornament that I will treasure forever. I wouldn't trust anyone else with such a delicate and important experience. If you want your pet to be treated with the utmost dignity and love, Dr. Rose is the person to call. read more

When my Zeke died on Christmas Day, I had to find somewhere to cremate him and help me forever remember him out loud. Peaceful Waters was my choice after researching services, reviews and prices. Their options were great and the staff were friendly. It's all that I needed. Brought my fur baby back in a heart shaped urn that was coincidentally available in my business companies colors. It was perfect and meant to be. read more

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This is our second time using Peaceful Waters. Dr. rose and her team were so compassionate and caring after we lost our sweet dog. We knew we were in the best hands and treasure the special momentos we received. read more

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DJ mustard couldn't have been take care of any better. From the moment you walk into peaceful waters the ambiance is very soothing and reassuring that your baby is in good hands. They provided so many heartwarming options and space in calm room/ setting w all the time needed to say goodbye. The staff, service and care was above and beyond. Richard Humpty Vision was also lost shortly after; the options were a little different but just as thoughtful. I could see the attentiveness they gave him considering the options i wanted were no longer available. read more

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Handled the cremation of our pets with dignity and care. Everyone was very compassionate during our time of loss.

I've used Peaceful Waters for two of my cats Aquamation have been very happy with the service and care. The staff is very caring and understanding, and Having a private room to fill out paperwork and take a few moments to grieve for my animals feels healing. I was never rushed or bothered. The ashes and memorial items are returned beautifully and feel high quality. I would highly recommend them to take care of your pets. read more

My Toby who I had for 15 years gave me piece knowing that peaceful waters was here now I can be peaceful knowing he is at peace read more

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I had the most amazing experience with Dr. Chapman. It was genuinely the most peaceful experience I've ever had letting go of one of one of my pets. She took the time to get to know us, learn our story and showed my dog Bodhi so much love and grace that I truly felt like she saw him as I did. She validated my decision with a solid veterinary description of his experience. She put my mind at ease and gave me confidence that it was the right time and that Bodhi was ready. And he truly was. I have no regrets. But it really helped to get her professional opinion. She had perfecting timing during the process, she never made me feel rushed. She let me share my stories, asked questions and made me feel heard. All the while showing my boy deep-felt compassion. She answered all of my questions and talked me through all of the little details. She coached me through every moment explaining every twitch and every breath. She encouraged me to hold him and cuddle him and give him constant affection as he was leaving this world. The decision was so hard. But I'm at peace now and so is Bodhi. I'm so grateful she was the one there for us today. As difficult as it can be, she managed to make it a beautiful experience. Thank you Dr. Chapman. I'm going to refer you like crazy. Everyone should feel as at peace as I feel today. R.I.P. my sweet boy, I'll see you on the other side. Dr. Chapman, he and I are grateful for you. You've chosen a difficult, selfless profession but you are so, so good at what you do. Thank you for what you do. It must be so hard. Bodhi and I will be eternally grateful for your kindness. You truly helped me be able to let go. You were a true angel for us today. read more

Our family cat recently passed unexpectantly. In researching different cremation locations in San Diego Peaceful Waters stood out due to their water cremation. When I called the facility, they were able to answer all of our questions and was able to get an appointment for the following day. The staff on the phone was very polite and knowledgeable. When it was time to take our cat to the facility, the receptionist was ready for us and we were able to have a private room for as long as we needed to say goodbye. Staff was very patient and kind. I would recommend Peaceful Waters to others. read more

It's been such a sad and devastating time for our family after the loss of our baby boy, our precious cat. He was so precious and just the sweetest and kindest cat! We miss him everyday. It was a shock losing him but finding a way to honor him was another step I wasn't ready to face. Peaceful waters made the journey as peaceful and pleasant as possible. They had a private room for us ready, they gave us so much time to say our goodbyes. We weren't ready but their kind hospitality and words of encouragement made me feel at ease. I must also point out how communicative and respectful they were with the entire process. My baby boy is resting easy now and I'm thankful we went with peaceful waters!! Not something I expected to go through but they made us feel safe and heard. read more

Losing our bearded dragon was tough, but this cremation place made the process so much easier. They were incredibly kind and understanding, especially towards my child, who was really struggling. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we felt supported and respected. They answered all of my child's questions with so much patience. Their services were top-notch, and we're grateful for their compassion during such a difficult time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and respectful memorial for their pet. read more

All the staff was very nice and attentive during a difficult time. They answered all my questions patiently about all the services they rendered read more

I cannot recommend peaceful waters aquamation enough! So thoughtful and kind, they truly make a difficult time more peaceful.

Peaceful Waters handled our bearded dragon with such respect and care. They explained the aquamation process in detail and made a difficult situation a little easier to accept. It's obvious that they care not only about dogs and cats but about all pets. Thankful for their compassion. read more

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Peaceful Waters Aquamation has the most "peaceful" calming atmosphere. I could tell immediately by the way the woman on the phone answered my call and handled my emotional requests with the utmost professionalism and kindness. The girls working here are very knowledgeable and were well informed about the process I had no qualms about leaving my little love here and they even let me use a room to say my final goodbye. I have so much more respect for the ethical and humane process of aquamation due to these ladies! read more

Saying goodbye to your pet is hard. I am pleased to have chosen Peaceful Waters Aquamation to take care of Rhaenyra ( Rae Rae ) The staff at CareTakers Animal Care was very understanding, sweet and sympathetic , She was very easy to talk to. The staff at Peaceful Waters Aquamation were very kind, they too were easy to talk to and efficient! There services are done with upmost care and compassion. I would highly recommend this place! We will definitely choose this place for our future pet needs. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts Caretakers Animal Care and Peaceful Waters! read more

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During the incredibly challenging time of losing our beloved boy to lymphoma, the staff exhibited remarkable compassion. It may seem trivial, but their kindness truly reassured me as I entrusted our boy into their care, despite the heartache we were facing. Thank you for your kindness and understanding. Your job must be very difficult, and I truly appreciated your support during such a sad time. read more

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I did a lot of research for afterlife care for my dog before she passed. Peaceful Waters came out on top by a long shot. they have great pricing on top of which they offer many services. If you have time to check out their location you should, they have a lot of cool items on display that I wish I would have seen before hand I would have gotten a few other memorable items for keep sakes. I got my dog, her name was Kush, privately cremated, her whiskers in a cute little glass jar, and her skull preserved!!! I'm still waiting for the skull, but it will come in a nice glass case. I'm excited!!! The staff are beyond nice and very helpful! The whole process was very streamline. read more

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Losing our beloved 17 year old cat was devastating to us and she passed away in our home while we were sleeping. When we contacted Peaceful Waters, they came to our home within 30 minute and the driver who picked her up was so kind and caring. I can't thank Peaceful Waters enough for helping us through this sad time for our family. Thank you Peaceful Waters for making this horrible time somewhat bearable. read more

What started off great turned into something absolutely devastating. I work at an animal hospital and had the honor of not only being a part of my manager's soul dog's euthanasia appointment but also handling the after care part. End of life care is something really dear to me and I always do what I can to help those during this difficult time. I submitted all the information on their website and also requested a couple different services- 4 additional clay paw prints and what my manger wanted most, Buster's whiskers. He was a big boy with the tiniest whiskers and my manger absolutely adored them. She also requested a skull cleaning. I made sure to print out and keep the requested form for record, just in case something were to happen. Little did I know that something heart breaking would. We were informed that the skull cleaning service would take about one whole year to complete. Regardless, my manager understood and was willing to wait. Fast forward some time and we're informed that the aquamation process is taking bit longer to which my manager again was patient and understood that there were other loved ones being cared for before her. We finally receive Buster back and notice that the 4 additional clay paw prints and what she wanted most- his whiskers were missing. Horrified, I looked at the form filled to make sure the additional services she wanted were in fact noted. And they were. My manager also showed me an email confirming the additional services requested. We contacted PW hoping to resolve this issue immediately, especially if his skull had already started the cleaning process. We were then informed that his whiskers were unfortunately not saved. We were mortified by the news. The thing she wanted most, gone. How could this happen when it was filled out on the request form? Only later to be told that they essentially do not check what is filled out on their website and follow another portal. I'm sorry but why would there be a request form on their public website if not meant to be honored and followed? And to be told that they didn't have proof was absolutely ridiculous and inaccurate considering my manager and I had copies of everything. We request to stop the skull cleaning process and advise the company that we will be taking his skull back. Only to be told that his skull cleaning process is almost complete. We were told it would take one whole year, how is this possible if it had only been two weeks? What information is actually correct? Things were just not adding up. And to see my manager go from losing her soul dog to dealing with this nightmare after was undoubtedly gut wrenching. This was supposed to beautiful, to memorialize and celebrate Buster. And I regret to inform that it hasn't been peaceful at all. My heart breaks for my manager and I really hope this agony doesn't happen to anyone else ever again. "Viva Buster" read more

Highly recommend. Justine was so kind and accommodating during an incredibly difficult time. She allowed me to stay overtime to say my final goodbyes to my kitty Mickey. She was also so communicative throughout the aquamation process. My cat's ashes were also presented nicely. Thank you. read more

It is not easy to say good-bye to your best friend, but Dr. Rose and her staff made the experience so much more peaceful and so much less stressful. I am so grateful for her care and expertise and the help she provided our family during such a difficult time. We cannot recommend Peaceful Waters enough to anyone who cares about their beloved pet and would like to see them move on to the next life in peace. read more

We recently lost our pup unexpectedly. It was very early on a Sunday morning. We didn't know what to do. I texted the number and had a response within 30 minutes. We were able to bring him in that day, the appointment was within a couple hours. They met us outside and brought us to a private room from an external door. We were given as much time as we needed to say our goodbyes. They were so compassionate and amazing. We had our baby returned in less than a week. I highly recommend them when the time comes to say goodbye. read more

Lucky, my dog that i had for 12 years passed recently. I was heartbroken and had no idea what to do. thankfully, i found this amazing business who helped me through the process and set up a wonderful room for me to say goodbye to my life long friend. The workers were also very accommodating, friendly and understanding.I highly recommend this place to anyone who loses their friend. read more

Needed help in the middle of the night and was so appreciative of the care I received from Tonja.

I can't thank peaceful waters enough for coming out to our house so quickly to pick up our fur baby and put him to rest. Wonderful caring people, they made our process much easier. Thank you again read more

Dr. Madison and her team are phenomenal. I have been taking my pup to see her for years now (she is 15) and the care is exceptional. Dr. Madison always makes herself available for questions and handles all pet matters with the upmost care. read more

My girlfriends beautiful little Pomeranian and best friend unexpectedly passed on Sunday morning and I contacted peaceful waters around 5pm Sunday night, and was in there by 6:30. Mind you pretty much any other place was closed by this time while they stay open 24/7. I worked with Justine and she was so communicative and beyond caring as she walked me through the process and took the time to learn about my girlfriend's baby. It was important for me to take this process off my girlfriend's hands and make sure it was done right and in the most beautiful way, and they surely didn't disappoint. Thank you Justine for making me comfortable in such a tough situation. read more

We lost our 11yr old husky and honestly we were completely devastated, he was our first dog and very dear to our hearts since we couldn't have kids and struggled with infertility for 8yrs Kingston filled a big void! Magically last year I gave birth to our miracle child and all I ever wanted was Kingston to meet him and I am glad he made it to her first birthday. We knew we wanted to give him the best farewell and Keep his ashes at home. Honestly the best decision we ever made was selecting Peaceful Waters Aquamation for this, my husband even felt so at peace once we entered the building and confirmed he felt we made the best decision! read more

If you are reading this I'm sorry what you are likely going through. Its brutal. Yesterday morning Lauren came out to my home and helped out our beautiful Lynx Point Siamese Kato transition over the rainbow bridge. This is our second cat in two years and Lauren has been here for us. She was so gentle and caring and we highly recommend Peaceful Waters if you have this need. read more

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