Eco-Friendly, Local, Compassionate Care

We understand the deep bond shared between pets and their people. We honor that bond by providing dignified and compassionate care for your pets right here in Tucson after they have passed away. 

Our primary service is aquamation, a gentle eco-friendly water-based alternative to traditional burial or cremation. With a small carbon footprint and no greenhouse gas emissions, aquamation is a sustainable option that honors your values and your pet. You will receive your pet's powdered remains just as you would receive their ashes from cremation, as well as a handmade paw print and any other add-on keepsakes you choose, all with less impact on the environment.

We can pick up your pet from any location in Arizona, 24/7.

The owners and staff that make up the Cholla Afterlife Care Team are your neighbors - we live and work here in the Tucson/Marana area. We will treat your pet as if she/he were our own. We will not freeze your pet or send your pet out of town for processing. As a result, you will get your pet's powdered remains back from us within 7 days ... guaranteed. 

When calling other facilities or allowing your vet to handle the next steps after your pet passes away, be sure to ask exactly where your pet will be processed and if they will be frozen while waiting for transport. Then bring your pet to Cholla Afterlife or call us for a pickup. You will rest comfortably knowing your pet will receive quick compassionate care from a local team of animal-oriented professionals led by two veterinarians and a PhD.

Our goal is to care for your pet AND YOU during this challenging time. We know that one of the most important things on your mind during this process is knowing that you are in fact getting your own pet's remains back. At Cholla Afterlife, we value quality over quantity so our small Care Team assigns an individual metal ID tag and a QR tracking code to each animal. This allows us to guarantee that the powdered remains that we return to you are only those of your pet.

Call or text us with questions or to make an appointment. We are here to help! 

One last thing to note ... Hugs are given freely at Cholla Afterlife so when you come in to drop off your pet or to pick up your pet's powdered remains, expect a hug!