Pet Cremation Riverwood | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Riverwood?

Private pet cremation in Riverwood 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 with an urn plus a fur keepsake, The Memory costs $890 with an urn, framed paw print and daily keepsake, and The Legacy costs $1,190 with an urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake.

Every package includes collection from your Riverwood 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 amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Riverwood 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.

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

How much is cat cremation in Riverwood?

Cat cremation in Riverwood starts from $540. This includes collection from your home or vet, a private individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and return of your cat’s ashes 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 suit our smallest urn size, up to 5kg, so there is no size surcharge to consider. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Riverwood and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. Book before 2pm on a business day and we can usually collect that 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. After-hours or weekend pickups incur the fees listed above, and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Riverwood families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Riverwood and surrounding suburbs, including Padstow, Mortdale, Punchbowl, Revesby, Peakhurst, Panania, and Bankstown.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will organise collection directly with the vet, so you do not have 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 Riverwood?

We cremate domestic pets collected from Riverwood homes and vets, 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 Riverwood?

We do. Small animal cremation is available across Riverwood. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated alone in one 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 a keepsake for the home. We collect from your home or vet as we would for a dog or cat, with prices starting from the same $540.

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

Pets are accepted 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 handle and move large dogs gently, whether collection is from a home or clinic in Riverwood. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and advise the 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 Riverwood 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 correct urn depends on your pet’s weight. Available 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 suit the smallest size, a Labrador generally fits the 20 to 35kg range, and larger breeds require the next sizes.

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

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Your pet’s urn is sealed by default, 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 families remember their pet with a gentle walk at Rotary Park before choosing 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. We guarantee individual private pet cremation for every pet collected in Riverwood. 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. They receive a unique tracking tag at 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. As each cremation is individual, the ashes belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy are the service providers who carry out your pet’s cremation. After booking, you receive their notifications and 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 your product disclosure statement or contact your insurer before booking if you intend to claim.

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

Which suburbs around Riverwood do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Riverwood and surrounding suburbs, including Padstow, Mortdale, Punchbowl, Revesby, Peakhurst, Panania, and Bankstown.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Riverwood and the surrounding suburbs. We also cover the nearby communities around Riverwood, and you can call us on 0489 271 267 if you are just outside these areas.