Pet Cremation Dee Why | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Dee Why?

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

Every package includes collection from your Dee Why home or vet, an individual private 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 further down this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

How much does it cost to cremate a dog in Dee Why?

Dog cremation in Dee Why 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.

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

How much is cat cremation in Dee Why?

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

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

Are there any additional fees?

The package price includes everything, including pickup 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 Dee Why 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. There is no need to hurry. When you are ready, place your dog or cat on their side on a towel or blanket, gently close their eyes and position their legs naturally in a curled shape. 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 Dee Why 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 Dee Why?

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

You receive a 30-minute alert before the driver arrives. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. After-hours or weekend pickups incur the fees above, and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Dee Why families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Dee Why and surrounding suburbs, including Brookvale, Collaroy, Freshwater, Narrabeen, Manly, Frenchs Forest, and Belrose.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will organise collection directly with the vet, meaning 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 enter our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Dee Why?

We cremate domestic pets from Dee Why 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 Dee Why?

Yes. We provide small animal cremation across Dee Why. 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 fewer ashes, so many families select a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake to keep at home. Collection from your home or vet works the same way as for a dog or cat, and prices start from the same $540.

Is there a size limit for large dog cremation in Dee Why?

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

Our drivers move large dogs gently from homes or clinics in Dee Why. Give 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, comfortably before the 3-week industry average. We hand-deliver them to your Dee Why home in your selected 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 appropriate 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 use the smallest size, a Labrador is generally in the 20 to 35kg range, and larger breeds require the sizes above that.

There is no need to decide this alone. Share your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match the correct urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Yes. We seal your pet’s urn by default, but you can request an unsealed urn or ashes in a scatter tube if you plan to scatter them. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some Dee Why families remember their pet during gentle walks around the Dee Why Lagoon to Long Reef Headland walk, then choose a garden or another favourite place for the ashes. Scattering on your own property is generally fine, while public land requires checking with the local council or landholder first.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. We guarantee individual private pet cremation for every pet collected in Dee Why. 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 upwards, is completely private and includes a Certificate of Cremation to confirm this.

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 tag at collection, and staff check it repeatedly at every stage, from the van to the crematorium and back to your door.

Their ashes are returned with the tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Since every cremation is individual, the ashes belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy are the service providers who carry out your pet’s cremation. After booking, you receive notifications from them as your pet progresses 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. Coverage depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check your product disclosure statement or contact 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 Dee Why do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Dee Why and surrounding suburbs, including Brookvale, Collaroy, Freshwater, Narrabeen, Manly, Frenchs Forest, and Belrose.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Dee Why and the surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call us on 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.