Pet Cremation Marrickville | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Marrickville?

Private pet cremation in Marrickville starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. If you want 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 Marrickville 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 later on this page, so the booking price is the price you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Marrickville 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 Marrickville home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Marrickville?

Cat cremation in Marrickville 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 ($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 there is no size surcharge to consider. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Marrickville and the surrounding suburbs, and the process is the same as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your chosen package includes everything, including pickup and return of the ashes. 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 Marrickville 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 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 develops. Put an old towel underneath because some fluid release is normal, and keep them cool and out of direct sunlight.

Then book online or call us on 0489 271 267. In Marrickville 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 Marrickville?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Marrickville and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of confirming your booking. 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 30-minute notification is sent before our driver arrives. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. The additional fees above apply to after-hours and weekend pickups, and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Marrickville families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs, including Newtown, Leichhardt, Earlwood, Canterbury, Ashfield, Mascot, and Alexandria.

Provide the clinic name when booking and we’ll 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 Marrickville?

We cremate domestic pets from Marrickville homes and veterinary clinics, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small animals. Pets are accepted up to 100kg. 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 Marrickville?

We provide small animal cremation across Marrickville. 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 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 Marrickville?

We accept pets up to 100kg, 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 extra handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs carefully from homes or clinics in Marrickville. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and include any surcharge in the upfront quote.

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 Marrickville home in the urn or scatter tube you selected, 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. Our sizes are 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 fits the 20 to 35kg range, and larger breeds use the sizes above it.

You do not have to work this out alone. Share your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match an 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 instead of an urn.

Some Marrickville families remember their pet with a relaxed walk along the Cooks River corridor or at Steel Park, then choose a garden or another favourite place for scattering. Scattering on your own property is generally fine. Before using a park, beach or other public land, check with the local council or landholder.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. We guarantee individual private pet cremation for every pet collected in Marrickville. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and you receive only their ashes, 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 fully private and includes a Certificate of Cremation confirming 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 tracking tag at collection, and our staff check it repeatedly at every stage, from the van to the crematorium and back to your door.

We return your pet’s ashes with their tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Because every cremation is individual, the ashes belong to your pet alone.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy are the service providers who carry out your pet’s cremation. After booking, you receive updates 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 include cremation or an end-of-life benefit, while others do not. Cover depends on your insurer and policy level, so check the product disclosure statement or speak with your insurer before booking if you intend to claim.

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

Which suburbs around Marrickville do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Marrickville and surrounding suburbs, including Newtown, Leichhardt, Earlwood, Canterbury, Ashfield, Mascot, and Alexandria.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Marrickville 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.