A softer way to say goodbye.
If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know how deeply they weave themselves into your life. The morning greetings, the quiet companionship, the occasional cheekiness and the unconditional love. When it’s time to say goodbye, the loss can be quite overwhelming.
At Gentle Waves, we understand that feeling and it's why we wanted to create something gentler. A farewell that honours the love our pets give us and treats them with the same kindness and love they’ve shown us every day.
Based in Takapuna, Gentle Waves offers water cremation, also known as aquamation, which is a calm, natural process that uses warm water and a gentle alkaline solution instead of flames. It’s the same way nature returns us to the earth – gently and with care. There’s no smoke, no harsh flames, just stillness, warmth and respect.
It’s also a choice that’s kinder to our planet. Water cremation uses around 90% less energy than traditional cremation and produces no harmful emissions. The ashes you receive are pure and clean, a peaceful reminder of a beautiful life shared.
Every pet who comes to Gentle Waves is treated as one of our own. We offer private farewells, paw prints and keepsakes so families can take comfort in knowing their companion was honoured with love and dignity.
We’re here to help when the time comes – quietly, compassionately and without rush, because saying goodbye should never be harsh. It should be gentle.
The Gentle Waves Team, 65 Barrys Point Road. info@gentlewaves.co.nz | www.gentlewaves.co.nz
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