Pet Cremation Burwood | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Burwood?

Private pet cremation in Burwood starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. The Gesture costs $790 and includes an urn plus a fur keepsake, The Memory is $890 and includes an urn, framed paw print and daily keepsake, while The Legacy is $1,190 and includes an urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake.

Every package includes collection from your Burwood home or vet, a private individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and hand delivery of the ashes within 10 business days. The only extras are the after-hours, weekend and over-50kg fees listed later on this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

How much does it cost to cremate a dog in Burwood?

Dog cremation in Burwood costs the same as cremation for any other pet, starting from $540 for a private cremation with ashes returned in a scatter tube, or $790 to $1,190 with an urn and keepsakes. Small, medium and large dogs cost the same up to 50kg.

Dogs over 50kg, including Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers, attract a 20% surcharge on the package price. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Collection from your Burwood home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Burwood?

Cat cremation in Burwood starts from $540. This includes collection from your home or vet, an individual private cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and the return of your cat’s ashes within 10 business days. Families choosing an urn for a cat commonly select The Gesture ($790) or The Memory ($890), which include a fur keepsake or framed paw print.

Cats almost always fit the smallest urn size, which is up to 5kg, so no size surcharge applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Burwood and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

The package price includes everything, including collection and return of the ashes. There are only 3 additional charges, and we will explain them 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 be able to come until the next day, depending on which drivers are available in the Burwood area. Either way, our team will contact you to confirm a pickup time, so you won’t be left waiting without knowing when we’ll arrive.

What should I do if my pet dies at home?

Take a moment before doing anything, as there is no need to hurry. When you feel ready, place your dog or cat on a towel or blanket on their side, gently close their eyes and position their legs naturally in a curled pose. Do this within the first couple of hours, before stiffness develops. Put an old towel underneath because some fluid release is normal, and keep them cool and away from direct sunlight.

Then book online or call us on 0489 271 267. In Burwood we collect from your home within 24 hours, and same day if you book before 2pm on a business day. If other pets in the house want to sniff or sit with them before pickup, that’s fine and can help them understand.

How quickly can you collect my pet in Burwood?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Burwood and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. Book before 2pm on a business day and we can usually collect during business hours that same day at no extra cost. Bookings after 2pm are arranged for the next available collection.

A notification arrives 30 minutes before the driver reaches you. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. After-hours or weekend pickups incur the fees listed above, and we will call to confirm the time.

Can you pick up my dog or cat from a vet in Burwood?

Yes. Many Burwood families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Burwood and surrounding suburbs, including Strathfield, Concord, Ashfield, Five Dock, Campsie, Canterbury, and Leichhardt.

Provide the clinic name when booking and we will organise collection directly with the vet, so you do not need to transport your pet. Vet collection is included in every package at no extra cost, and your pet receives a tracking tag as soon as they come into our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Burwood?

We cremate domestic pets from Burwood homes and vets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small animals. Pets up to 100kg are accepted. We cannot cremate horses or other livestock.

Every pet gets the same private cremation, the same tracking and the same Certificate of Cremation, whatever their size. The price is the same for a dog, cat, rabbit or bird, with a 20% surcharge only for pets over 50kg. If you’re unsure whether we can help with your pet, call us on 0489 271 267 and we’ll talk it through.

Can you cremate a rabbit, guinea pig or bird from Burwood?

We provide small animal cremation throughout Burwood. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated alone in a single chamber, so only your pet’s ashes are returned.

Small pets produce less ash, so many families choose a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake for the home. We collect from your home or vet just as we do for dogs and cats, with prices starting from the same $540.

Is there a size limit for large dog cremation in Burwood?

Pets up to 100kg are accepted, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg pay the standard package price. For pets from 50kg to 100kg, a 20% surcharge is added to the package price for the additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently whether collection is from a home or clinic in Burwood. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and explain any surcharge upfront.

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

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

We’ll contact you beforehand with the delivery date, so you know when to expect them. If that day doesn’t suit, call us on 0489 271 267 and we’ll work something out.

Which urn size do I need for my dog or cat?

The right urn depends on your pet’s weight. Sizes are available for pets up to 5kg, 5 to 20kg, 20 to 35kg, 35 to 50kg and over 50kg. Most cats, rabbits and small dogs fit the smallest size, a Labrador generally falls within 20 to 35kg, and larger breeds use the sizes above that.

You do not have to calculate this alone. Share your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match an appropriate urn from your selected collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Our standard urns are sealed, but tell us if you want to scatter the ashes and we can provide an unsealed urn or return them in a scatter tube. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube rather than an urn.

Some Burwood families remember their pet with a gentle walk through Burwood Park before choosing a garden or another favourite place for the ashes. Scattering on your own property is generally fine, but check with the local council or landholder before using parks, beaches or other public land.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. Every pet collected in Burwood receives an individual private cremation. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and only their ashes are returned, never ashes mixed or shared with other animals.

We do not provide communal or group cremation. Every package, from the $540 Private Farewell onwards, is a fully private cremation confirmed by a Certificate of Cremation.

How do I know it’s my pet’s ashes?

Your pet is tracked from the moment they enter our care. They receive a unique tracking tag at collection, which our team checks repeatedly at every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your door.

The ashes come back with your pet’s tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Because each cremation is individual, the ashes belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy carries out your pet’s cremation as the service provider. After booking, you receive notifications from Buddy with updates as your pet moves through each stage.

You can still contact our team at any time throughout the process, before or after pickup, on 0489 271 267. We stay your point of contact from booking right through to the return of your pet’s ashes.

Does pet insurance cover cremation?

Some pet insurance policies provide a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. This depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check your product disclosure statement or speak with your insurer before booking if you intend to claim.

When your policy covers cremation, we can provide your payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to support the claim.

Which suburbs around Burwood do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Burwood and surrounding suburbs, including Strathfield, Concord, Ashfield, Five Dock, Campsie, Canterbury, and Leichhardt.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Burwood and the surrounding suburbs. We also cover the nearby communities around the area, and you can call 0489 271 267 if you are just outside these locations.