Pet Cremation Penrith | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in Penrith?

Private pet cremation in Penrith starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns your pet’s ashes in a scatter tube. If you’d like an urn and keepsakes, The Gesture is $790 (urn plus a fur keepsake), The Memory is $890 (urn, framed paw print and a daily keepsake) and The Legacy is $1,190 (urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake).

Every package includes collection from your Penrith home or vet, an individual private cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and hand delivery of the ashes back to you within 10 business days. The only extras are the after-hours, weekend and over-50kg fees listed further down this page, so the price you see when you book is the price you pay.

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

Dog cremation in Penrith costs the same as any other pet, starting from $540 for a private cremation with the ashes returned in a scatter tube, or $790 to $1,190 if you want an urn and keepsakes. Small, medium and large dogs are all the same price up to 50kg.

For big breeds over 50kg, such as Great Danes, Mastiffs and some Rottweilers, a 20% surcharge applies to the package price. We accept dogs up to 100kg. Pickup from your home or vet in Penrith is included, and your dog is cremated on their own, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in Penrith?

Cat cremation in Penrith starts from $540. That covers collection from your home or vet, a private individual cremation, a Certificate of Cremation and your cat’s ashes back with you in 10 business days. Most families choosing an urn for a cat pick The Gesture ($790) or The Memory ($890), which come with a fur keepsake or a framed paw print.

Cats almost always fall in our smallest urn size (up to 5kg), so there’s no size surcharge to worry about. We collect cats from homes and vets across Penrith, St Marys, Glenmore Park and the lower Blue Mountains, and the process is exactly the same as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Everything is included in the price of the package you choose, including pickup and return of the ashes. There are only 3 extra charges, and we’ll always tell you about 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 Penrith 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. There’s no need to rush. When you’re ready, lay your dog or cat on a towel or blanket on their side, gently close their eyes and tuck their legs in a natural, curled position. Do this within the first couple of hours, before the body stiffens. Place an old towel underneath, as some fluid release is normal, and keep them somewhere cool, out of direct sun.

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

We guarantee collection anywhere in Penrith and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of your booking being confirmed. If you book before 2pm on a business day, we can usually collect the same day during business hours at no extra cost. Bookings made after 2pm are scheduled for the next available collection.

You’ll get a notification 30 minutes before our driver arrives. Your pet travels in a van arranged with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. If you need an after-hours or weekend pickup, the fees above apply and we’ll call you to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many Penrith families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in Penrith, Kingswood, St Marys, Glenmore Park, Emu Plains and across the Nepean, and clinics in Glenbrook, Springwood and Katoomba.

Give us the clinic name when you book and we’ll arrange the pickup directly with the vet, so you don’t have to transport your pet yourself. Vet collection is included in every package at no extra cost, and your pet is tagged for tracking the moment they’re in our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in Penrith?

We cremate all domestic pets from Penrith homes and vets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, ferrets, reptiles and other small animals. We accept pets up to 100kg. We can’t 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 Penrith?

Yes. We offer small animal cremation across Penrith and the Blue Mountains. Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, mice and lizards are each cremated on their own in a single chamber, so you receive only your pet’s ashes back.

Because small pets leave a smaller amount of ashes, many families choose a small urn from The Gesture or The Memory collection, or a keepsake they can keep at home. We collect from your home or vet just as we would for a dog or cat, and pricing starts from the same $540.

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

We accept pets up to 100kg, which covers almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg are the standard package price. From 50kg to 100kg, a 20% surcharge is added to the package price to cover the extra handling and cremation time.

Our drivers lift and move large dogs gently, whether that’s from a home in Cranebrook or a clinic in Penrith. Let us know your dog’s approximate weight when you book so we can plan the pickup and quote any surcharge upfront.

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

Your pet’s ashes are returned to you within 10 business days, which is well ahead of the 3-week industry average. Our team hand-delivers them to your Penrith home in the urn or scatter tube you chose, together 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?

Urn size depends on your pet’s weight. Our urns come in sizes 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 usually sits in the 20 to 35kg range, and bigger breeds go up from there.

You don’t need to work this out yourself. Tell us your pet’s approximate weight when you book and we’ll match the right urn from your chosen collection.

Can I scatter my pet’s ashes?

Yes. By default we seal your pet’s urn, but if you want to scatter the ashes, let us know and we can provide an unsealed urn or return the ashes in a scatter tube. If you book the Private Farewell package, you’ll receive a scatter tube instead of an urn.

Many Penrith families scatter their pet’s ashes in the garden, at a favourite walking spot along the Nepean River or somewhere in the Blue Mountains. Scattering on your own property is fine. For parks, beaches or other public land, check with the council or landholder first.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. We guarantee individual private pet cremation for every pet we collect in Penrith. Your pet is cremated on their own in a single cremation chamber, and you receive only their ashes, never mixed or shared with other animals.

We don’t offer communal or group cremation. Every package, from the $540 Private Farewell up, is a fully private cremation with a Certificate of Cremation to confirm it.

How do I know it’s my pet’s ashes?

We track your pet from the moment they come into our care. They receive a unique tracking tag at collection, and our staff check and recheck that tag at every stage of the process, from the van to the crematorium and back to your door.

Your pet’s ashes are returned to you with their tracking ID and their Certificate of Cremation. Because every cremation is individual, the ashes you receive belong to your pet alone.

Who is Buddy?

Buddy are the service providers who carry out your pet’s cremation. Once you book, you’ll receive a notification 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, and some don’t. It depends on your insurer and level of cover, so check your product disclosure statement or call your insurer before you book if you plan to claim.

If your policy does cover cremation, we can give you a copy of your payment receipt and the Certificate of Cremation to support your claim.

Which suburbs around Penrith do you cover?

We collect from every suburb in the City of Penrith, including Penrith, Kingswood, Jamisontown, South Penrith, Glenmore Park, Emu Plains, Emu Heights, Leonay, Cranebrook, Werrington, Cambridge Park, St Marys, St Clair, Erskine Park, Mulgoa and Londonderry.

We also cover the Blue Mountains, from Glenbrook and Blaxland through to Springwood, Katoomba and Mount Victoria. See our Blue Mountains pet cremation page for the full list there. Pickup is included in every package wherever you are in these areas.