Taxidermy

Full skeletal cleaning involves a lengthy and step wise process that preserves the entire skeleton of a pet. The cleaning technique we use allows the bones to remain pristine and preserved for a lifetime. The skeleton is loose and not articulated back into its original form. The bones are returned to you in an antique display box. Our taxidermist works to source a display case that fits the beauty of the skeleton’s aesthetic. This process takes a lot of time. When opting for skeletal cleaning it is important to be patient. It may take 12-18 months to receive your pets skeleton back. This timeline is subject to change. 

Single or partial bone cleaning involves our taxidermy team cleaning a small amount of bones from your pet. For example, the femur bone or the bones of one paw. These bones will be returned to you in a small display case. This process takes a lot of time. When opting for bone cleaning it is important to be patient. It may take 6-12 months to receive your pets skeleton back. This timeline is subject to change. 

Full Skeletal cleaning with articulation is similar to our full skeletal cleaning in terms of technique. Once the skeleton is cleaned, it is then meticulously rearticulated into its original form. It is then mounted onto a standing plaque. This is a lengthy process that results in a beautiful representation of your pet. Full skeletal articulation will be referred to a third party taxidermist. 

Skull cleaning is one of our more popular taxidermy choices. The skull of your pet will be cleaned, rearticulated and returned to you in a display case. Your pet’s body can be privately or communally aquamated and returned to you in the form of ash. Skull cleaning can take 6-12 months depending on your pet’s size. This timeline is subject to change. 

Pelt or Coat preservation is a process that involves removing a portion, large or small, of your pet's coat. The pelt is preserved using traditional tanning methods to ensure that it lasts a lifetime. When choosing pelt preservation, you will work closely with our taxidermist to determine the size and desired shape of the pelt. This service will be referred to a third party taxidermist. 

Peaceful Waters Aquamation can provide you with ear preservation for your pet. We can preserve one or both ears.This service will be referred to a third party taxidermist. 

Paw preservation can be provided to pet owners who are looking for a unique and memorable way to honor their beloved pet. We are able to preserve any or all paws. Please give us a call so we can arrange a meeting with you and our taxidermy team members.This service will be referred to a third party taxidermist. 

At Peaceful Waters Aquamation, we understand the pain of losing a beloved pet. It can be difficult to say goodbye, but we believe that preserving the memory of our pets can help us hold on to the love and joy they brought into our lives. That’s why we offer a variety of pet memorial options, including a special taxidermy technique called tail preservation. With this technique, your pet’s tail can be preserved as a beautiful and unique memorial item, which you can cherish for years to come. This service takes time and will be referred to a third party taxidermist.