Pet Cremation Lane Cove | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Lane Cove?

Private pet cremation in Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove?

Dog cremation in Lane Cove is priced 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. Dogs of small, medium and large sizes cost the same up to 50kg.

A 20% surcharge on the package price applies to dogs over 50kg, including some Great Danes, Mastiffs and Rottweilers. Dogs are accepted up to 100kg. Collection from your Lane Cove home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Lane Cove?

Cat cremation in Lane Cove starts from $540. This includes collection from home or a 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 fit the smallest urn size, which is up to 5kg, so no size surcharge applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Lane Cove and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

The package price includes everything, including collection and return of the ashes. There are only 3 extra 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 Lane Cove 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 stiffness begins. 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 Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Lane Cove and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. 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 arrival notification is sent before our driver reaches you. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. After-hours or weekend collections 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 Lane Cove?

Yes. Many Lane Cove families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs, including Chatswood, Gladesville, Lindfield, Ryde, Gordon, Mosman, and Eastwood.

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 Lane Cove?

We cremate domestic pets from Lane Cove homes and veterinary clinics, 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 Lane Cove?

Yes. Small animal cremation is available throughout Lane Cove. 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. Collection from your home or vet works the same way as it does for dogs and cats, with prices starting from the same $540.

Is there a size limit for large dog cremation in Lane Cove?

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

Our drivers move large dogs gently, whether collection is from a home or clinic in Lane Cove. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight when 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 ahead of the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your Lane Cove 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 required urn size is based on your pet’s weight. Available sizes are 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 commonly fits the 20 to 35kg option, and larger breeds use the sizes above it.

You do not have to decide alone. Share your pet’s approximate weight when booking and we will select the suitable 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 provides a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some Lane Cove families remember their pet along the local bushland reserves, walking tracks or creek boardwalks before choosing a garden or another favourite place for scattering. 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 Lane Cove. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and only their ashes are returned, never ashes mixed or shared with other animals.

Communal and group cremation are not services we provide. Every package, starting with the $540 Private Farewell, 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. A unique tracking tag is attached at collection, and our staff check it repeatedly throughout the journey, 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 every 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 you notifications with updates 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. Coverage depends on your insurer and level of cover, 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 provide a copy of your payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to help support the claim.

Which suburbs around Lane Cove do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs, including Chatswood, Gladesville, Lindfield, Ryde, Gordon, Mosman, and Eastwood.

Collection from your home or vet is included in every package throughout Lane Cove, Lane Cove North and Lane Cove West, as well as the surrounding suburbs. If you are just outside these areas, call us on 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.