Compassion Private Pet Cremation in Sydney

How much does pet cremation cost in Sydney?

Private pet cremation in Sydney starts from $540 with the Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. Packages with an urn are $790 for The Gesture (urn and fur keepsake), $890 for The Memory (urn, framed paw print and daily keepsake) and $1,190 for The Legacy (urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake).

Every package includes collection from your home or vet, an individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and hand delivery of the ashes within 10 business days. See our packages for the full inclusions.

How much is dog cremation in Sydney?

Dog cremation in Sydney starts at $540 for a private cremation with the ashes returned in a scatter tube. With an urn and keepsakes, it’s $790, $890 or $1,190 depending on the package.

Small, medium and large dogs are all the standard price up to 50kg. Dogs between 50kg and 100kg carry a 20% surcharge. Pickup from your home or vet anywhere in Sydney is included, and your dog is always cremated on their own.

What does cat cremation cost in Sydney?

Cat cremation in Sydney starts from $540. That includes collection, a private individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and your cat’s ashes back within 10 business days. Many cat owners choose The Gesture ($790) with a fur keepsake, or The Memory ($890) with a framed paw print.

Cats fit our smallest urn size, up to 5kg, so there’s never a weight surcharge for a cat. We collect from homes and vets right across Sydney.

Are there any additional fees?

Everything in your package is included, from pickup to the return of the ashes. There are only 3 possible extra charges, and we’ll let you know about any that apply before you confirm your booking:

After-hours fee (Monday to Friday, before 9am or after 5pm): +$165
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays: +$250
Pets over 50kg: a 20% surcharge on the package price

If you book an after-hours collection, we may not come until the next day, depending on which drivers are available. Our team will contact you to confirm a pickup time either way.

What should I do if my pet dies at home?

Take your time. When you’re ready, place your pet on their side on a towel or blanket, gently close their eyes and curl their legs into a resting position within the first couple of hours. Put an old towel underneath and keep them in a cool spot out of the sun.

Then book online or call 0489 271 267. We collect anywhere in Sydney within 24 hours of your booking being confirmed, and the same day if you book before 2pm on a business day.

How quickly can you collect my pet?

We guarantee collection within 24 hours of booking confirmation anywhere we service in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Book before 2pm on a business day and we can usually collect the same day during business hours, at no extra cost. Bookings after 2pm go to the next available collection.

You’ll get a notification 30 minutes before arrival. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed.

Can you pick up my pet from the vet?

Yes. We collect from any vet clinic in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Tell us the clinic name when you book, and we’ll organise the pickup with your vet directly.

Vet collection is included in every package. Many families say goodbye at the clinic and leave the transport to us, so they don’t have to bring their pet home first.

Do you offer cremation for all pets?

We cremate all domestic pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small animals, up to 100kg. We can’t cremate horses or other livestock.

Every pet gets the same individual cremation, tracking and Certificate of Cremation. The starting price is the same for all species, with a 20% surcharge only for pets over 50kg.

Do you cremate small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs and birds?

Yes. Small animal cremation follows the same process as for dogs and cats. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and reptiles are each cremated alone, so you receive only your pet’s ashes.

A small pet leaves a small amount of ashes, so a small urn or keepsake is often the best fit. Pricing starts from $540, with pickup from your home or vet included.

Can you cremate a large dog?

Yes. We accept pets up to 100kg, which covers almost every breed. Dogs up to 50kg are the standard package price, and a 20% surcharge applies from 50kg to 100kg.

Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when you book. That helps us plan the pickup and confirm any surcharge before you pay.

How soon will I get my pet’s ashes back?

Your pet’s ashes are returned within 10 business days, well ahead of the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your home in the urn or scatter tube you chose, with any keepsakes, their tracking ID and the Certificate of Cremation.

We’ll notify you beforehand with the delivery date. If it doesn’t suit, call us on 0489 271 267 and we’ll find another time.

What size urn do I need?

Urns are sized by weight: up to 5kg, 5 to 20kg, 20 to 35kg, 35 to 50kg and over 50kg. Most cats and small dogs fit the smallest size, and a Labrador usually needs the 20 to 35kg urn.

Just tell us your pet’s approximate weight at booking and we’ll match the right size from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Yes. We seal urns by default, but we can provide an unsealed urn or a scatter tube on request. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Families often scatter ashes in the backyard, at a favourite park or at the beach. Your own property is fine. For public places, check with the local council or landholder first.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. We guarantee individual private pet cremation. Your pet is cremated on their own in a single chamber and you receive only their ashes, never mixed or shared.

We don’t offer communal cremation. Every package, from $540 up, is fully private and comes with a Certificate of Cremation.

How do I know it’s my pet’s ashes?

Your pet receives a unique tracking tag the moment they come into our care. Our staff check that tag at every stage, from collection through cremation to delivery back to you.

The ashes are returned with your pet’s tracking ID and their Certificate of Cremation, so you know they belong to your pet alone.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy are the service providers who carry out your pet’s cremation. After you book, you’ll receive a notification from them with updates through the process.

You can contact our team at any time, before or after pickup, on 0489 271 267.

Does pet insurance cover cremation?

Some policies include a cremation or end-of-life benefit and some don’t. Check your product disclosure statement or call your insurer before you book if you plan to claim.

If you’re covered, we can provide your payment receipt and the Certificate of Cremation for your claim.

Which areas do you service?

We collect from homes and vets across Sydney and the Blue Mountains, including Parramatta, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Ryde, Epping, Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown and the Hills District.

We also have dedicated pages for Penrith and the Blue Mountains. Pickup is included in every package wherever you are in our service area.