Pet Cremation Randwick | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Randwick?

Private pet cremation in Randwick starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. For an urn and keepsakes, 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 costs $1,190 and includes an urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake.

Every package includes collection from your Randwick 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 listed further down this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Randwick costs the same as cremation for any other pet, starting from $540 for a private cremation with the ashes returned in a scatter tube, or $790 to $1,190 with an urn and keepsakes. Dogs of small, medium and large sizes 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 Randwick home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Randwick?

Cat cremation in Randwick starts from $540. This covers 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 wanting an urn for a cat commonly choose 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 Randwick and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your chosen package includes everything, including collection and return of the ashes. There are only 3 extra charges, and we’ll 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 Randwick 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 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 position. 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 Randwick 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 Randwick?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Randwick and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of confirming your booking. 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 notification arrives 30 minutes before the driver reaches you. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. For an after-hours or weekend collection, the fees above apply and we will call to confirm the time.

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

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

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 we attach a tracking tag as soon as your pet enters our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Randwick?

We cremate all domestic pets from Randwick 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 Randwick?

We provide small animal cremation across Randwick. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated alone in one chamber, so only your pet’s ashes are returned.

Because small pets produce less ash, 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 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 Randwick?

Pets up to 100kg are accepted, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg are charged the standard package price. Between 50kg and 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 Randwick. 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, well ahead of the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your Randwick home in your selected urn or scatter tube, together 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 suitable 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 use the smallest size, Labradors generally fit the 20 to 35kg size, and larger breeds need the sizes above it.

You do not have to decide this alone. Tell us your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we’ll select the right urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

By default, your pet’s urn is sealed, but tell us if you would like 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.

Many Randwick families remember their pet during a relaxed walk at Alison Park before choosing a garden or another favourite place for the ashes. Scattering on your own property is generally fine. Before using parks, beaches 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 Randwick. 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 a fully private cremation 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. We attach 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.

The ashes are returned with your pet’s 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’ll receive notifications from Buddy with updates 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 review your product disclosure statement or call 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 Randwick do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Randwick and surrounding suburbs, including Coogee, Kingsford, Kensington, Woollahra, Maroubra, and Paddington.

Collection from your home or vet is included in every package throughout Randwick and the surrounding suburbs. We also serve The Spot and the Frenchmans Road retail and dining hub, and if you are just outside these areas, call us on 0489 271 267 and we’ll let you know straight away.