The aquamation chamber at Peaceful Pastures. This state-of-the-art machine combines water and potassium hydroxide for a gentle, eco-friendly pet cremation solution. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)
Dana and Willis Mariner, owners of Peaceful Pastures, at their aquamation facility in Winchester. (Photo by Ryan Applegate)
By Ryan Applegate
People’s Defender
Pet lovers in Adams County and surrounding areas now have the option to care for their beloved pets after death at Peaceful Pastures, a state-of-the-art aquamation (also known as “water cremation”) and pet funeral service facility in Winchester.
Dana Marriner, a funeral director for 20 years, had long been interested in operating a pet cremation and funeral service facility. That dream became a reality in early August with the help of her husband, Willis Marriner.
“Dealing with the human side of it, I saw a lot of people who had a need for special care for their pets as well,” Dana told The People’s Defender. “There really weren’t a lot of options out there.”
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