Pet Cremation Botany | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Botany?

Private pet cremation in Botany 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 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 Botany 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 shown later on this page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Botany costs the same as for any other pet, starting at $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. Dogs are accepted up to 100kg. Collection from your Botany home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Botany?

Cat cremation in Botany 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 choosing an urn for a cat commonly 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 usually applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Botany and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your selected 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 Botany 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 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 shape. Do this within the first couple of hours, before stiffness develops. Put an old towel beneath them 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 Botany 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 Botany?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Botany and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. 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. After-hours or weekend pickups 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 Botany?

Yes. Many Botany families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Botany and surrounding suburbs, including Earlwood, Mascot, Kensington, Matraville, Kingsford, Alexandria, and Maroubra.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will organise collection directly with the vet, so you do not need to transport your pet. Vet pickup 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 Botany?

We cremate all domestic pets collected from Botany 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 Botany?

We provide small animal cremation throughout Botany. 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 select a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake for the home. Collection from your home or vet is handled just as it is for dogs and cats, with prices starting from the same $540.

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

Pets are accepted up to 100kg, covering almost every dog breed. Large dogs up to 50kg are charged the standard package price. For weights from 50kg to 100kg, a 20% surcharge is added to the package price for the extra handling and cremation time.

Our drivers handle large dogs gently when collecting from a home or clinic in Botany. Give us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for pickup and explain any surcharge in advance.

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 Botany home in the urn or scatter tube you selected, 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, a Labrador generally fits the 20 to 35kg size, and larger breeds require the sizes above it.

You do not have to determine the size alone. Share your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will select the appropriate urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Our standard urns are 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.

Some Botany families remember their pet during a walk along the shared paths at Sir Joseph Banks Park, then choose 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. Every pet collected in Botany receives an individual private cremation. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and only their ashes are returned, never ashes mixed or shared with other animals.

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 team checks it repeatedly at every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your door.

Their ashes are returned with the tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Because 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, they send notifications 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 provide 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 a copy of your payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to support the claim.

Which suburbs around Botany do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Botany and surrounding suburbs, including Earlwood, Mascot, Kensington, Matraville, Kingsford, Alexandria, and Maroubra.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Botany and the surrounding suburbs, and we also serve the wider communities around Botany. If you are just outside these areas, call 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.