We read about Resting Waters in the Sunday Pacific Northwest Magazine several months ago. Right then, I knew that we wanted to use their services. Sadly, our senior kitty Lucky was getting sicker. He told us on February 8th that he was ready to go, so we let him go at home in his Dad's arms. I had coordinated earlier in the day with Darci on an appointment time that evening. She was so accommodating. When we walked in, the serene feeling and setting was overwhelming and we knew that we had made the right decision. Darci was so sweet and respectful as we laid Lucky in the special basket. We picked up Lucky yesterday in the special container which will allow us to spread his remains in his favorite spot in our backyard. We loved his pawprints on the card and will always cherish that. We are so grateful to Darci and Joslin for giving us fur parents a gentle and loving way to let our babies go. read more

We recently had to say goodbye to our dear dog much sooner than anticipated, but Resting Waters came to our home to take him safely and directly into their care after he passed. All throughout what is unavoidably a rather awful process, everyone we communicated with was exceptionally kind, thoughtful, and responsive. It meant so much that they clearly cared for our pup as much as we did, even in death - he was moved with great care, soft blankets, and kind words and the staff answered all our questions quickly and with care via email and text, even helping us size a handmade urn from another source. We were surprised at the little mementos included with his remains - we wouldn't have thought we wanted these, but are so glad we have them now. I couldn't recommend them more highly if you are facing the loss of a beloved pet. read more

Helped me get my cat cremated despite not having an appointment. Kind and loving staff, and calming beautiful environment to mourn for your pet. read more

The service went according to plan outside. Great location for my mothers cat in West Seattle. She was very Grateful. I would definitely use this place again. read more

They took great care of my senior poodle Chowder that recently passed away. They were able to fit him in the day we called them compared to the other cremation places. The owners were so incredibly nice and caring. They let me stay with Chow in the little viewing area until I was ready. His remains presentation was perfect and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

TLDR: Professional, empathetic, efficient, and cost-effective. Use Resting Waters. Just do it. You won't be disappointed. I still don't have words for the grief that I'm experiencing after the loss of my dearest companion of a decade, but the people at Resting Waters were outstanding. They were so empathetic, yet practical. I hope I don't need to use their services for a long time, but I will definitely go straight to Resting Waters if I ever need their services again. Essentially, my beloved dog died unexpectedly at home. Due to my disabilities, I would not be able to move his body (85 lbs) physically, even if I had the ability to do so emotionally. Of course, I needed him to be taken care of immediately, and with great respect for the best and truest companion I'd ever known. I left a message around midnight, aware they did not open until the next morning. I called again in the morning, simply because I needed things to move forward with his care. Joslin called me back as soon as she was able (about an hour after opening). It must be said that the staff at Resting Waters have mastered this very specific niche of customer service - everyone I spoke to walked the line of expressing sympathy and condolences without harping on the loss, and attending to the necessary practical questions without being cold. They were all understanding and efficient. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how difficult and important that combination is in this situation. In light of my disability, I was not able to assist in the carrying process. Joslin understood and said she would call back to let me know when she had figured out how soon she could get assistance from a colleague and still maintain office coverage for other grieving pet parents. She did not make me wait any longer than necessary, calling back to let me know that she would be able to pick him up a few hours later. When the two staff members arrived, they were quick and respectful. They tried to make it as easy on me as possible. I had a special request for my precious baby, which the staff at Resting Waters accommodated - FOR FREE (it should be said, here, that this was for my specific request, which I believe did not require too much extra work on their part, but other places might have charged me up the nose for). They even texted me to confirm the spelling of his name for a keepsake and allowed me to make clarifications on my request via text, too. Since I was bursting into tears constantly at the time, I appreciated the ability to communicate in that manner. The standard urn was enough for me, and quite pretty. The fur clippings were also well done - they took both of his colors, not just the main one, and I appreciated it as I can look at it and think of his adorable paint-dipped tail. The paw prints in ink and clay were also very well done. They clearly have a lot of experience in making sure these keepsakes are up to very high standards. Finally, I should say that the collection of services rendered cost me $400. From my research, I believe I would have paid that much at least for any other service, with fewer keepsakes, a longer wait, and, crucially, no at-home pickup. Despite clearly being the best in their field, Resting Waters is also the cost-efficient option. You get way more bang for your buck here. In summary, Resting Waters Aquamation helped me handle one of the most painful situations in my life with their professionalism and empathy. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Extremely professional and very easy to work with. Their empathy during this difficult time really helped us get everything taken care of with ease. Thank you Kale and Joslin! We highly recommend this business. read more

Resting waters was the perfect place to take our dear hedgehog Lucinda after she passed unexpectedly. They were kind, thoughtful, and flexible while myself and my partner were grieving and a little frantic. This was our first pet death so it was a very difficult time. These ladies took great care of us, and Lucinda, and I could not have imagined taking her anywhere else. I am so grateful for their services and caring demeanor. read more

Was helped after hours, and the gal was super friendly to us and knowledgeable and caring about the pet death and cremation scene. Seems like a genuine operation out to do good for the world, would go back. read more

There are no words to explain how grateful I am for Resting Waters! They took care of my sweet Jade with the utmost respect. They offer a beautiful place to say goodbye and all the time you need. They treated her with respect and in less than a week I was able to take her home in a beautifully, carefully and thoughtfully prepared memorial. I will always and only recommend Resting Waters read more

These ladies helped me so much in such a difficult time. They worked with me to make sure I would receive great afterlife care for my loved fur friend and made sure to do it at a more than reasonable price. Thank you so much ladies for what you have done for me What you do is really great and my friend can Rest In Peace thanks to you. read more

When I had to say goodbye to my beloved dog Mama, a friend of mine referred me to Resting Waters as an earth friendly alternative for cremation. I have never even heard of aquamation before this, and I am very glad that this service exists in general, let alone in my own neighborhood. When I called and spoke with the owner after initially receiving my dog's terminal cancer diagnosis, I knew I would only have about a month of time left with her, so I wanted to make sure I had all of my end of life services lined up and that I felt comfortable with the plan that I had for her. I felt immediately comforted when talking with them about the process of aquamation itself, as well as the logistical aspects of transporting my pet to them, receiving the remains back, etc. I was happy that they partner with Dr. Jason Goodwin of Gentle Hands Cherished Paws (hospice/end of life veterinary care) and he was able to come to our home to perform Mama's transition, as well as transport her to Resting Waters for me. This service was much appreciated after saying goodbye to her in the comfort of our home, and the compassionate and thorough explanation of services and the service I received throughout the process with Resting Waters has been exceptional during such a sad time. I just received Mama's remains back today (8 days after her passing) and am happy with the scatter urn that was provided so that I can access some of the remains to have a glass memorial created as well as scatter some at her favorite beach. I appreciate that this eco-friendly and compassionate service exists and would highly recommend Resting Waters. Thank you. read more

Joslin and Darci supercede any expectations one may have for love, empathy, and passion for taking care of those in need. I was unable to directly use their services because I live in Los Angeles but because of their know how and dedication they were able to direct me to someone near me that helped me and honored my cat in a way that was worthy of a precious and wonderful soul. I would not have found this OC aquamation place without Resting Waters and that shows how kind they are. They could have hung up and said "we can't help you if you are not here," but they are committed to helping people first, they took the time to recommend other people and make sure that I was taken care of. I will forever be grateful for them! Wonderful, kind, here for everyone! read more

Words cannot being to express our gratitude for Resting Waters support and personalized care of Tank through the aquamation and aftercare process and your willingness to be so accommodating to our family. The clay prints are beautiful and having these memories are important as we continue through the healing process. Thank you for being so caring, and treating our family and Tank with warmth and compassion. We are forever grateful for Resting Waters! read more

A great service, truly needed. An awesome women owned business owned by two Betty Badasses!

Great service and great staff, I don't regret coming here at all... they make it feel so easy and welcomed. They even write a hand letter to me with the urns which shows how they really care about customers. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Resting Waters has taken care of two of my fur babies with the most love, care and respect. I also love that this family owned business cares about their community and strives to make this world a lil better any way they can. Everyone at Resting Waters knows how terrible loosing a loved one can be but they do their best to make the process a little easier. read more

Resting Waters recently handled the aftercare for my beloved dog Franklin. Joslin and Darci were both so wonderful throughout the process and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish, including their gorgeous facility in West Seattle, as well as the lovely ombre container and ink paw print included at no extra cost. They also provide an aquamation ID tag with the remains upon pick up for peace of mind, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Resting Waters. read more

When it was time last September to let our beloved 17 year cat Zoe depart this earth, I knew after speaking with Darci at Resting Waters that I wanted Zoe to be gently aquamated rather than cremated. Darci was incredibly kind and responsive to our needs. I couldn't have asked for more. She knew how it felt to lose a loved one and made a difficult journey more bearable. Zoe's remains and belly fur as well as her paw print remind me of her wonderful life and the joy she brought us for 17 years. read more

Gratitude. That's the overarching feeling I come away with from my experience at Resting Waters. Our 16-yr old kitty, Emma, recently passed and our grief was overwhelming. It was important to us to that our final memory of her body be one of comfort and peace. Resting Waters gave that to us many times over. We researched a number of options and ultimately narrowed the decision to either a witness cremation or aquamation. I researched the aquamation process and was impressed with what I learned, particularly the environmental advantage it has over cremation. So we contacted Resting Waters to find out more about the company, and the choice after that was an easy one. Resting Waters is clearly a labor of love for its founders. There were no pressure "up-sell" efforts; instead, from first contact to last, they simply encouraged us to let them know how the process could be most meaningful for us. For me, they took extra time to talk about the specifics of the aquamation process; for my wife, being hands on was most important and so they arranged it so she could place our cat's body and even press the button to begin the aquamation process. The experience with Resting Waters was one of sincere caring. To be sure, this was a service we wish we'd never needed. But upon the need, it is a service we wish never to be without. So for giving us such a nurturing and peaceful way to return our kitty to nature, we are overwhelmingly grateful. I would recommend Resting Waters without hesitation to anyone unfortunately having to say goodbye to a loved member of the family. read more

The ladies at Resting Waters are warm, caring, and wonderful. They truly understand what pet guardians go through and provides great care in a calm and peaceful way. I didn't want my beloved chihuahua Koko to go through traditional cremation. The thought of her getting burned didn't sit right with me. I wanted to make sure that aquamation was what I was looking for, so, I scheduled a tour of their facility. They were very open, honest, upfront and showed me exactly how the process would work and how Koko's remains would be taken care of. After the tour, I felt much better and knew that Koko would be in great hands. Their facility is clean and has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Everything was just as I would have wanted for my Koko. When Koko came back home and I looked inside the bag, everything was neatly packaged with such respect and care. Her ink paw prints and clay paw print was perfectly memorialized. Her fur clipping was placed nicely in a small jar and they were kind enough to return her microchip as well (I completely had forgotten about her microchip). We also received a certificate of her aquamation and a lovely card as well. I have 3 other dogs who will eventually cross the rainbow bridge in the future and I wouldn't hesitate to call on their services again. read more

My friend was out of town and one of her pets passed away. Neither of us had any idea what to do. We ended up finding resting waters online and called. The person we spoke to was very kind and explained everything and I took her pet there that same day. When I explained that the pets owner was out of town the woman there offered to hold the body free of charge so my friend could say her final goodbyes. Very thankful to have found this place. They made a sad and painful experience a little easier. read more

We brought our first cat to them and knew that we'd only come here for as long as we own and lose a pet. They're incredibly sensitive to each loss' impact. We couldn't make it to bring our girl to them, so they came to pick her up. Thank you Resting Waters, for all you did for our Push Push and Bessabree. read more

5 if I could do beyond 5 I would. RESTING WATERS is the choice you will make if you want the smoothest transition possible for your pet.Joslyn and her husband are the kindest ,most professional,caring business owners I have meet .They understand in the moment without words ,which ,in the moment means everthing.I know chosing this method for your family pet will be the easiest part of saying goodbye. read more

My wife and I were inconsolable after our little girl passed away just before her 13th birthday. She was our whole world and we were lost without her. We knew that we didn't want to bury her but the thought of cremation also didn't feel right. We didn't know what alternative methods were out there but after a few internet searches we found Resting Waters. I cannot begin to properly express how incredibly grateful we are for the compassion they showed us. They were so patient with us and accommodated our schedule to make the process as painless as possible. We are eternally grateful. read more

I can't say enough about my amazing experience with Resting Waters. My boyfriend and I had just moved to Washington with our kitty Evil who had been sick for a few months with a cancer that rapidly progressed. Although I knew that his time was coming I think the emotions are always unexpected when it comes down to it. We were lucky to have been by his side and able to try and comfort him as he left us. It was a Sunday evening. I had already done some research when we moved up here because I knew that aquamation was the only option for the disposition of our pets in that it is a much more holistic and so much more environmentally friendly. Darci answered my call that Sunday evening and did not hesitate to agree to meet me at their office (we chose to make the drive from North Bend to West Seattle so that I could spend a little more time with Evil and regain my composure a bit). Both Joslin and Darci were wonderful and showed so much compassion and kindness in such a sensitive time. I had lost Evil's brother Scratchy several months before also due to cancer so the loss was immense. They sat with us and talked and I was actually able to keep myself together because of their calm and caring natures. I cannot think of a better place to see to the after care of a beloved pet. Not to mention that they were kind enough to give me a matching scatter vessel for Scratchy when I picked up Evil's remains. It was so sweet of them to think of that! Thank you so much Joslin & Darci! read more

We said goodbye to our wonderful almost 16 year old aussie last month. We were very fortunate to find a wonderful vet come to our house to help him with a gentle passing. We entrusted his aftercare with her recommendation of resting waters. When it came time for Stuart to come home to us, our vet was in Europe, so Joslin from resting waters contacted us to deliver him to us. She brought his remains in a lovely container which included an aquamation ID tag, ink paw print that looked like a water color, a clay impression and a very sweet card. Though my contact with Joslin was on a very limited basis, I felt her compassion through our phone conversation, and with her beautiful smile as she gave me my dog's remains, she made me feel, for a brief moment, a connection with Stuart as she hugged me. For the obvious reason of aquamation for our environment and all of the other wonderful comments from other clients, and our experience with them, I highly recommend Resting Waters and intend to spread the word. read more