Pet Cremation Paddington | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Paddington?

Private pet cremation in Paddington 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 costs $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 Paddington 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 Paddington?

Dog cremation in Paddington costs the same as 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, the package price has a 20% surcharge. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Collection from your Paddington home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Paddington?

Cat cremation in Paddington 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. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Paddington and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process 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 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 Paddington 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 and do not feel you need to hurry. When 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 the body becomes stiff. 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 Paddington 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 Paddington?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Paddington and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of booking confirmation. When booked before 2pm on a business day, collection can usually happen that same day during business hours at no extra cost. Bookings after 2pm are arranged for the next available collection.

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

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

Yes. Many Paddington families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Paddington and surrounding suburbs, including Woollahra, Double Bay, Randwick, Alexandria, Kensington, and Kingsford.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will arrange 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 we attach a tracking tag as soon as your pet comes into our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Paddington?

We cremate domestic pets collected from Paddington 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 Paddington?

We provide small animal cremation throughout Paddington. 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. Collection from your home or vet works the same way as for a dog or cat, with prices starting from the same $540.

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

Pets up to 100kg are accepted, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg are charged at 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 gently from homes or clinics in Paddington. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and quote 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 Paddington 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 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, a Labrador generally fits the 20 to 35kg range, and larger breeds require the sizes above it.

There is no need to decide this alone. Give us your pet’s approximate weight during booking and we will match an urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

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

Some Paddington families remember their pet during a favourite walk through Trumper Park, 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. Every pet collected in Paddington receives an individual private cremation. 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?

We monitor your pet from the moment they enter our care. A unique tracking tag is attached at collection, and our team checks it repeatedly at every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your door.

Your pet’s ashes are returned with their tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Since 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 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 a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. Coverage depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check the 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 Paddington do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Paddington and surrounding suburbs, including Woollahra, Double Bay, Randwick, Alexandria, Kensington, and Kingsford.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Paddington and the surrounding suburbs. We also cover the surrounding areas, and you can call 0489 271 267 if you are just outside them for immediate assistance.