Pet Cremation Newtown | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Newtown?

Private pet cremation in Newtown 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 Newtown home or vet, a private individual 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 listed later on this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Newtown 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. All dogs up to 50kg have the same price, whether small, medium or large.

A 20% surcharge on the package price applies to dogs over 50kg, including some Great Danes, Mastiffs and Rottweilers. Dogs are accepted up to 100kg. Collection from your Newtown home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Newtown?

Cat cremation in Newtown starts from $540. This covers collection from home or a 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 our smallest urn size, up to 5kg, so no size surcharge applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Newtown and the surrounding suburbs, following the same process used for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your selected package includes everything, including collection 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 Newtown 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 little time first, 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 begins. 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 Newtown 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 Newtown?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Newtown and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. 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 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. For an after-hours or weekend collection, the listed fees apply and we call to confirm the time.

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

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

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 Newtown?

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

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

Small pets produce less ash, so many families select a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or choose a keepsake for the home. We collect from home or a 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 Newtown?

Pets are accepted up to 100kg, covering almost every dog breed. Large dogs up to 50kg receive the standard package price, while dogs from 50kg to 100kg attract a 20% surcharge on the package price for the additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently from homes and clinics in Newtown. 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. We hand-deliver them to your Newtown home in the urn or scatter tube you selected, 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. 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, Labradors generally fit 20 to 35kg, and larger breeds require the sizes above that.

You do not need to decide alone. Give us your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match an urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Yes. We normally seal the urn, but you can request an unsealed urn or ashes returned in a scatter tube if you plan to scatter them. The Private Farewell package provides a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some Newtown families remember their pet during a quiet walk at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, 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 a park, beach or other public land.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. We guarantee an individual private cremation for every pet collected in Newtown. 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, starting with the $540 Private Farewell, 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 time they enter our care. A unique tracking tag is applied during collection, and our staff check it repeatedly through every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your door.

The ashes are returned with your pet’s tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Since every cremation is individual, the ashes belong to your pet alone.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy carries out your pet’s cremation. 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. 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 the payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to support your claim.

Which suburbs around Newtown do you cover?

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

Every package includes collection from your home or vet throughout Newtown, Newtown Junction, Camperdown, Enmore and the surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.