Pet Cremation St Marys | Private Dog & Cat Cremation

How much does pet cremation cost in St Marys?

Private pet cremation in St Marys starts from $540 with our Private Farewell package, which returns the ashes in a scatter tube. The Gesture costs $790 and includes an urn plus a fur keepsake, The Memory is $890 and includes an urn, framed paw print and daily keepsake, while The Legacy is $1,190 and includes an urn, 2 keepsakes and a premium keepsake.

Every package includes collection from your St Marys 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 later on the page, so the booking price is the amount you pay.

How much does it cost to cremate a dog in St Marys?

Dog cremation in St Marys costs the same as cremation for any other pet, starting at $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.

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 St Marys home or vet is included, and your dog is cremated alone, never with other animals.

How much is cat cremation in St Marys?

Cat cremation in St Marys 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 no size surcharge applies. We collect cats from homes and veterinary clinics across St Marys and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process as for dogs.

Are there any additional fees?

Your chosen package includes everything, including collection 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 St Marys 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 posture. 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 St Marys 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 St Marys?

Collection is guaranteed throughout St Marys and the surrounding suburbs within 24 hours of booking confirmation. When booked before 2pm on a business day, collection can usually happen that day during business hours at no extra cost. Bookings after 2pm are arranged for the next available collection.

You receive a notification 30 minutes before the driver arrives. Your pet travels in a van prepared with flowers, greenery and a soft bed. After-hours or weekend collection attracts the fees listed above, and we call to confirm the time.

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

Yes. Many St Marys families say goodbye at the vet, and we collect from any veterinary clinic in St Marys and surrounding suburbs, including St Clair, Mount Druitt, Erskine Park, Rooty Hill, Jordan Springs, Penrith, and Cranebrook.

Provide the clinic name during booking and we will organise collection directly with the vet, so you do not have to transport your pet. Vet collection is included in every package at no additional cost, and your pet receives a tracking tag as soon as they enter our care.

Do you offer cremation for all pets in St Marys?

We cremate domestic pets from St Marys 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 St Marys?

We provide small animal cremation across St Marys. 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 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, with prices starting from the same $540.

Is there a size limit for large dog cremation in St Marys?

Pets up to 100kg are accepted, covering almost every dog breed. Large breeds up to 50kg receive 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 move large dogs gently whether collection is from a home or clinic in St Marys. Give us your dog’s approximate weight when booking so we can prepare for collection and explain any surcharge in advance.

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 St Marys home in the selected urn or scatter tube, 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 suitable urn depends on your pet’s weight. Our sizes are 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 have to decide this alone. Share 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?

Your pet’s urn is sealed as standard, but you can ask for 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 rather than an urn.

Some St Marys families remember their pets during walks near Coachmans Park or South Creek Park, then choose a garden or another favourite place for scattering. Scattering on your own property is generally fine, but check with the local council or landholder before using parks, beaches or other public land.

Are your cremation services private?

Always. Every pet collected in St Marys receives an individual private cremation. Your pet is cremated alone in a single chamber, and the ashes returned are theirs only, never mixed or shared with another animal.

We do not provide communal or group cremation. Every package, starting with the $540 Private Farewell, 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 at every stage, from the vehicle to the crematorium and back to your door.

The ashes come back 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 is the service provider that carries out your pet’s cremation. After booking, you receive updates from Buddy 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 review the 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 St Marys do you cover?

We provide pet collection services in St Marys and surrounding suburbs, including St Clair, Mount Druitt, Erskine Park, Rooty Hill, Jordan Springs, Penrith, and Cranebrook.

Collection from your home or vet is included in every package throughout St Marys, North St Marys and the surrounding suburbs. If you are just beyond these areas, call 0489 271 267 and we will let you know straight away.