Pet Cremation Hurstville | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Hurstville?

Private pet cremation in Hurstville starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns the ashes in a scatter tube. The Gesture costs $790 and includes an urn plus a 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 Hurstville home or vet, an individual private cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and hand delivery of the ashes within 10 business days. The only additional costs are the after-hours, weekend and over-50kg fees shown below, so the booking price is the price you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Hurstville 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 is added to the package price. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Home or vet pickup in Hurstville is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with another animal.

How much is cat cremation in Hurstville?

Cat cremation in Hurstville starts from $540. This includes home or vet collection, 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 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, up to 5kg, so no size surcharge applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Hurstville and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any extra fees?

Pickup and return of the ashes are included in your chosen package price. There are only 3 additional charges, and we 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 Hurstville 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 pose. Do this within the first couple of hours, before stiffness begins. 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 Hurstville 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 Hurstville?

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

A 30-minute notification is sent 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 Hurstville?

Yes. Many Hurstville families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Hurstville and surrounding suburbs, including Peakhurst, Bexley, Mortdale, Kogarah, Rockdale, Earlwood, and Brighton-Le-Sands.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we’ll organise collection directly with the vet, meaning you do not need to transport your pet. Vet pickup 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 Hurstville?

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

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 Hurstville?

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

Since small pets produce less ash, many families choose a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake for the home. Collection from your home or vet works just as it does for a dog or cat, and prices start from the same $540.

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

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, a 20% surcharge is added to the package price for the additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently from homes or clinics in Hurstville. Give us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and explain any surcharge upfront.

How soon will I receive my pet’s ashes?

Your pet’s ashes are returned within 10 business days, well ahead of the 3-week industry average. We hand-deliver them to your Hurstville home in your chosen urn or scatter tube, along 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 use the smallest size, while a Labrador generally falls into the 20 to 35kg range and larger breeds require the sizes above it.

There is no need to calculate this alone. Tell us your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we’ll choose the suitable urn from your selected collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Our standard option is a sealed urn, but we can provide an unsealed urn or return the ashes in a scatter tube if you want to scatter them. Private Farewell includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some families remember their pet during walks around Woodville Park or Hurstville Park beside Hurstville Oval, then choose a garden or another favourite place for scattering. 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 Hurstville 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.

Communal and group cremation are not offered. Every package, including the $540 Private Farewell and those above it, is fully private and includes a Certificate of Cremation confirming this.

How do I know the ashes are my pet’s?

Your pet is tracked from the moment they enter our care. A unique tracking tag is attached at collection, and staff check it repeatedly at every stage, from the van to the crematorium and back to your door.

The ashes are returned with your pet’s tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Because the 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’ll receive notifications from them 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. Coverage 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 supply a payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to help support your claim.

Which suburbs around Hurstville do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Hurstville and surrounding suburbs, including Peakhurst, Bexley, Mortdale, Kogarah, Rockdale, Earlwood, and Brighton-Le-Sands.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Hurstville, Hurstville Grove, South Hurstville and the surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call 0489 271 267 and we’ll let you know straight away.