Pet Cremation Maroubra | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Maroubra?

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

Every package includes collection from your Maroubra 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 Maroubra?

Dog cremation in Maroubra 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 for an urn and keepsakes. Dogs of small, medium or large size cost the same up to 50kg.

A 20% surcharge on the package price applies to dogs over 50kg, including breeds such as Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Collection from your Maroubra home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with another animal.

How much is cat cremation in Maroubra?

Cat cremation in Maroubra 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 ($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 there is no size surcharge to consider. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics throughout Maroubra and the 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 additional 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 Maroubra 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. You do not 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 out of direct sunlight.

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

We guarantee collection anywhere in Maroubra and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of confirming your booking. When booked before 2pm on a business day, collection can usually happen the same day during business hours 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. After-hours or weekend pickup attracts the fees listed above, and we call to confirm the time.

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

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

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will arrange collection directly with the vet, so you do not have 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 Maroubra?

We cremate domestic pets from Maroubra homes and veterinary clinics, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small animals. Pets up to 100kg are accepted. 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 Maroubra?

We do. Small animal cremation is available throughout Maroubra. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated alone in one chamber, so only your pet’s ashes are returned.

As smaller pets produce fewer ashes, 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 just as it does for dogs and cats, with prices starting from the same $540.

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

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

Our drivers move large dogs carefully, whether collecting from a home or a Maroubra clinic. Tell us your dog’s approximate weight during booking so we can prepare for collection and include any surcharge in the quote.

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 Maroubra 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 correct urn depends 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, Labradors generally fit the 20 to 35kg size, and larger breeds require the sizes above it.

There is no need to decide this alone. Give us 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?

We seal your pet’s urn by default, but you can request an unsealed urn or a scatter tube if you plan to scatter the ashes. The Private Farewell package includes a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Some Maroubra families remember their pet during a walk along the coastal walkway through the cliff-top parklands, then choose 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 cremation for every pet collected in Maroubra. 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 offered. Every package, from the $540 Private Farewell upwards, is a fully private cremation supported 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 home.

The returned ashes come with your pet’s tracking ID and Certificate of Cremation. Since each 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 Buddy 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 your payment receipt and Certificate of Cremation to support the claim.

Which suburbs around Maroubra do you cover?

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

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