Pet Cremation Schofields | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Schofields?

Private pet cremation in Schofields starts at $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 Schofields 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 later on this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Schofields costs the same as cremation for other pets, 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 large breeds over 50kg, including Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers, a 20% surcharge applies to the package price. Dogs are accepted up to 100kg. Collection from your Schofields home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated individually, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Schofields?

Cat cremation in Schofields starts from $540. This covers collection from home or a vet, a private individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and the 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 fit the smallest urn size, which is up to 5kg, so no size surcharge is usually involved. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Schofields and nearby 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 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 Schofields 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. There is no need to hurry. When you feel 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 posture. 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 Schofields 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 Schofields?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Schofields and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of booking confirmation. Book before 2pm on a business day and we can usually collect that day during business hours without an extra charge. 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 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 Schofields?

Yes. Many Schofields families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Schofields and surrounding suburbs, including Riverstone, Quakers Hill, Rouse Hill, Doonside, Glenwood, Kellyville, and Bella Vista.

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 Schofields?

We cremate domestic pets collected from Schofields 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 Schofields?

Yes, small animal cremation is available throughout Schofields. 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. We collect from home or a vet just as we do for dogs and cats, and prices start from the same $540.

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

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

Our drivers handle large dogs gently when collecting from a home or clinic in Schofields. Share your dog’s approximate weight during 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 Schofields 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 correct 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 option, a Labrador generally falls within 20 to 35kg, and larger breeds require the sizes above that.

There is no need to determine the size alone. Give us your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match an appropriate 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 have the ashes returned in a scatter tube if you plan to scatter them. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some families remember their pet during walks at Schofields Park before choosing a garden or another favourite place for scattering. Scattering on your own property is generally fine, while public land requires you to check with the local council or landholder first.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. Every pet collected in Schofields receives an individual private cremation. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and the ashes returned are theirs only, never mixed or shared with another animal.

We do not provide communal or group cremation. Every package, beginning 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 attached at collection, and our staff check it repeatedly at every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your home.

The returned ashes come with your pet’s tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. As each cremation is individual, the ashes belong solely to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy is the service provider responsible for carrying 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 provide a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. Cover depends on your insurer and policy level, so review your product disclosure statement or speak with your insurer before booking if you intend to claim.

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

Which suburbs around Schofields do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Schofields and surrounding suburbs, including Riverstone, Quakers Hill, Rouse Hill, Doonside, Glenwood, Kellyville, and Bella Vista.

Every package includes collection from your home or vet throughout Schofields, as well as North West Growth Area and north-western Sydney surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.