About
In Home Euthanasia
In Home euthanasias provide a more personal alternative to the traditional clinic setting. By crossing over our beloved pets in the home setting, we are decreasing their stress and providing a more relaxing environment for them.
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In home euthanasia is not for everyone, and that is OK. Some want to separate those memories from the spaces they see every day. And the time involved means it is more expensive. But for those who wish for their pets to cross the rainbow bridge at home, it is a wonderful option.
Dr. Alexis Stambaugh completed her undergraduate degree and got her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 2009. She tracked mixed animal, and always had an interest in surgery and small ruminants. She was also very involved in the marching band.
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After 16 years treating patients in the area, Dr. Stambaugh decided to escape the confines of the clinic. She felt drawn to helping people with the decision to euthanize and helping their animals cross over peacefully. She knew how much easier it is for people to be able to go through in the calm of their own home, and wanted to help.
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Dr. Stambaugh is a mom to two quickly growing children, and doesn't want to miss any of their many adventures. The irregular schedule of house calls allows her the flexibility to be present for her kids when they need it.
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Outside of work, Dr. Stambaugh loves to coach soccer, ski, swim, and go camping with her kids. They share their home with a dog and three cats.
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Dr. Stambaugh
About Aquamation
Traditional Cremation
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Alkaline hydrolysis, water-based cremation, green cremation, bio-cremation, and flameless cremation are other names for pet aquamation. With this green cremation alternative, the decomposition process (as it would occur in the ground) is sped up. At the same time, it maintains the same natural process of breakdown as flame cremation. Because alkaline hydrolysis is far kinder to the environment than standard flame cremation, it is a more environmentally responsible method of pet cremation. In the United States, aquamation is accepted as the ultimate aftercare for the remains of cherished pets.​
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At Lilac Hill, we are proud to offer Aquamation as the default cremation option, as a gentle, more eco-friendly option than traditional cremation.
Traditional cremation, or fire cremation, is the process of breaking down the remains to ash in a traditional crematory.
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Lilac Hill maintains this option for people who like to continue with what they are familiar with.
Although both of these options have ashes to be returned, you can expect more ashes with the aquamation.