Pet Cremation Westmead | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Westmead?

Private pet cremation in Westmead 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 is $790 with an urn and 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 Westmead 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 further down this page, so the booking price is the price you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Westmead 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.

For large breeds over 50kg, including Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers, a 20% surcharge applies to the package price. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Pickup from your Westmead home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Westmead?

Cat cremation in Westmead starts from $540. This covers collection from your home or 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 most often select The Gesture at $790 or The Memory at $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 across Westmead and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your chosen package includes everything, including pickup and the return of the ashes. There are only 3 extra 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 Westmead 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 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 position. 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 somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight.

Then book online or call us on 0489 271 267. In Westmead 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 Westmead?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Westmead and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of confirming your booking. If you book before 2pm on a business day, we can usually collect that same day during business hours at no extra cost. Bookings after 2pm are arranged for the next available collection.

You receive 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 pickups attract the fees above, and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Westmead families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Westmead and surrounding suburbs, including Northmead, Parramatta, Merrylands, Granville, Toongabbie, Greystanes, and Guildford.

Provide the clinic name when booking and we will 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 a tracking tag is fitted as soon as your pet comes into our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Westmead?

We cremate domestic pets from Westmead 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 Westmead?

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

As small pets produce less ash, 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 just as we do for dogs and cats, with pricing starting from the same $540.

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

We accept pets 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 additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently, whether collecting from a home or clinic in Westmead. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can plan the 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 ahead of the 3-week industry average. We hand-deliver them to your Westmead home in the urn or scatter tube you selected, along with any keepsakes, the tracking ID and the 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 required urn size is based on your pet’s weight. Our options cover 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, a Labrador generally falls within 20 to 35kg, and larger breeds need the sizes above that.

You do not have to determine 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?

Yes. We normally seal your pet’s urn, but you can request an unsealed urn or a scatter tube if you plan to scatter the ashes. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some families remember their pet with a gentle walk near Milson Park or the edge of Parramatta Park before choosing a garden or favourite private 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. We guarantee individual private pet cremation for every pet collected in Westmead. 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 to confirm this.

How do I know it’s my pet’s ashes?

Your pet is tracked from the moment they enter our care. A unique tracking tag is applied 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. Because each 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 include a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. This depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check your product disclosure statement or speak with 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 Westmead do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Westmead and surrounding suburbs, including Northmead, Parramatta, Merrylands, Granville, Toongabbie, Greystanes, and Guildford.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Westmead and the surrounding suburbs. We also cover the surrounding communities, so call us on 0489 271 267 if you are just outside these areas and we will let you know straight away.