Pet Cremation Lidcombe | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Lidcombe?

Private pet cremation in Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe?

Dog cremation in Lidcombe costs the same as 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, a 20% surcharge applies to the package price. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Pickup from your Lidcombe home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Lidcombe?

Cat cremation in Lidcombe starts from $540. This covers collection from your home or 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 our smallest urn size, up to 5kg, so there is no size surcharge. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across Lidcombe and surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your chosen package 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 Lidcombe 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 first and do not feel you need to hurry. When 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 Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe?

We guarantee collection anywhere in Lidcombe and surrounding suburbs within 24 hours after your booking is confirmed. Book before 2pm on a business day and we can usually collect that 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 above, and we will call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Lidcombe families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Lidcombe and surrounding suburbs, including Auburn, Granville, Greenacre, Strathfield, Chester Hill, Yagoona, and Burwood.

Provide the clinic name when booking and we will arrange 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 Lidcombe?

We cremate domestic pets from Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe?

We provide small animal cremation across Lidcombe. 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 choose a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake for the home. Collection from home or a vet is the same as for a dog or cat, and prices start from the same $540.

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

We accept pets up to 100kg, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg are charged the standard package price. Between 50kg and 100kg, the package price has a 20% surcharge for the additional handling and cremation time.

Our drivers move large dogs gently from homes or clinics in Lidcombe. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight at booking so we can prepare for collection and include any surcharge in the upfront quote.

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 Lidcombe home in the urn or scatter tube you selected, with any keepsakes, their 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 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 use the smallest size, a Labrador generally fits 20 to 35kg, and larger breeds use the sizes above that.

You do not need to decide 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?

Your pet’s urn is sealed by default, but tell us if you plan 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.

Many Lidcombe families remember their pet during gentle walks at Wyatt Park before 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 pet cremation for every pet collected in Lidcombe. 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, from the $540 Private Farewell upwards, 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 moment they enter our care. They receive a unique tracking tag at collection, which our staff check repeatedly through 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. Since every cremation is individual, the ashes belong only to your pet.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy carries out your pet’s cremation. After booking, you receive notifications from them 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 include a cremation or end-of-life benefit, while others do not. Cover depends on your insurer and policy level, so review your product disclosure statement or contact your insurer before booking if you intend to claim.

When your policy covers cremation, we can provide your payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to support the claim.

Which suburbs around Lidcombe do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in Lidcombe and surrounding suburbs, including Auburn, Granville, Greenacre, Strathfield, Chester Hill, Yagoona, and Burwood.

Every package includes pickup from your home or vet throughout Lidcombe 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.