Pet Cremation Leichhardt | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Leichhardt?

Private pet cremation in Leichhardt 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 costs $790 with an urn and fur keepsake, The Memory costs $890 with an urn, framed paw print and daily keepsake, and The Legacy costs $1,190 with an urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake.

Every package includes collection from your Leichhardt 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 amount you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Leichhardt 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. Collection from your Leichhardt home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Leichhardt?

Cat cremation in Leichhardt 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 selecting an urn for a cat often choose The Gesture ($790) or The Memory ($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 to consider. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Leichhardt 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 will explain them before you confirm a 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 Leichhardt 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?

Pause for a moment first, 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 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 somewhere cool and away from direct sunlight.

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

We guarantee collection anywhere in Leichhardt and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of booking confirmation. 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 our driver reaches you. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. For after-hours or weekend collection, the fees above apply and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Leichhardt families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Leichhardt and surrounding suburbs, including Newtown, Marrickville, Five Dock, Ashfield, Balmain, Drummoyne, and Canterbury.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will arrange 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 come into our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Leichhardt?

We cremate domestic pets collected from Leichhardt 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 Leichhardt?

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

Small pets produce fewer ashes, so many families select a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or choose a keepsake for the home. Collection from your home or vet works the same way as for a dog or cat, and prices start from the same $540.

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

Pets up to 100kg are accepted, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg pay 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 handle large dogs gently when moving them from a home or clinic in Leichhardt. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight at booking so we can prepare for collection and explain any surcharge upfront.

How soon will I get my pet’s ashes back?

We return your pet’s ashes within 10 business days, well ahead of the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your Leichhardt home in your chosen 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. Our sizes 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 option, Labradors usually fit the 20 to 35kg size, and larger breeds use the sizes above it.

There is no need to decide this alone. Share 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 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 Leichhardt families remember their pet during walks where Leichhardt Park connects to the Bay Run, while choosing 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. We guarantee individual private cremation for every pet collected in Leichhardt. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and you receive only their ashes, never ashes mixed or shared with other animals.

Communal and group cremation are not offered. Every package, from the $540 Private Farewell upwards, is a fully 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, which our staff check and recheck at every stage, from the van to the crematorium and back to your door.

We return your pet’s ashes with their tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Since every cremation is individual, the ashes belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy is the service provider who 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 provide a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. Cover depends on your insurer and policy level, 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 Leichhardt do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Leichhardt and surrounding suburbs, including Newtown, Marrickville, Five Dock, Ashfield, Balmain, Drummoyne, and Canterbury.

Collection from your home or vet is included in every package throughout Leichhardt 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.