Pet Cremation Kingsford | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Kingsford?

Private pet cremation in Kingsford starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. If you would like 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 Kingsford home or vet, a private individual 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 price you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Kingsford 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 larger breeds over 50kg, including Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers, the package price has a 20% surcharge. Dogs are accepted up to 100kg. Pickup from your Kingsford home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Kingsford?

Cat cremation in Kingsford starts from $540. This includes 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 often select The Gesture at $790 or The Memory at $890, which include a fur keepsake or framed paw print.

Cats almost always fit our smallest urn size, up to 5kg, so there is no size surcharge. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Kingsford and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

The package price includes everything, including pickup and 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 Kingsford 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 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 away from direct sunlight.

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

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

A 30-minute notification is sent before our driver arrives. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. For after-hours or weekend pickup, the applicable fees above apply and we will call to confirm the time.

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

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

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 your pet receives a tracking tag as soon as they enter our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Kingsford?

We cremate domestic pets from Kingsford 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 Kingsford?

We provide small animal cremation throughout Kingsford. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated alone in one 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 to keep at home. Collection from your home or vet is arranged just as it is for a dog or cat, and prices start from the same $540.

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

Pets are accepted up to 100kg, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg pay the standard package price. Between 50kg and 100kg, the package price includes a 20% surcharge for the additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently from homes or clinics in Kingsford. Give us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for 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 before the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your Kingsford home in your selected urn or scatter tube, 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 right urn depends on your pet’s weight. Sizes are available 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 size, a Labrador generally fits the 20 to 35kg range, and larger breeds require the sizes above it.

You do not have to calculate this yourself. Tell us your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will match an urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

By default, your pet’s urn is sealed, but you can request an unsealed urn or a scatter tube if you wish to scatter the ashes. The Private Farewell package provides a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some Kingsford families remember their pet with a favourite walk at Shaw Reserve 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 Kingsford. 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 completely private cremation confirmed by a Certificate of Cremation.

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 team checks it repeatedly at 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. Because every cremation is individual, the ashes you receive belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy carries out your pet’s cremation as the service provider. After booking, you receive notifications from them 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. Coverage depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check your product disclosure statement or call 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 Kingsford do you cover?

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

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Kingsford and the surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call us on 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.