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| | | Many pet owners choose cremation because it is an affordable option that allows them to keep the remains or scatter them in a chosen location. Burial at a pet cemetery is more expensive, and some local governments have laws against burying a pet on private property. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Pet cremation typically costs between $55 and $100 for small animals such as birds, rabbits and ferrets -- as well as puppies and kittens.
- Pet cremation typically costs between $100 and $150 for cats, as well as dogs up to 50 pounds, with toy and miniature dogs falling at the lower end of the range and mid-sized dogs at the higher end.
- Pet cremation typically costs between $150 and $350 for dogs between 50 and 120 pounds and up, with very large dogs falling at the high end.
What should be included: | - Pet cremation services often have someone on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- After you call, the company often will pick up the pet from the home or veterinary clinic and deliver it to the facility. A staff member then tags the pet with an identification number, and cremates the animal in a special furnace that reduces the body to sand-like particles.
- The facility places the ashes either in a sealed bag or a tin or cardboard box, then either holds them for pick-up or delivers them to the owner.
- Some pet cemeteries that also do cremation offer free pet bereavement support groups.
Additional costs: | - Some crematories charge an added fee of about $45 to pick-up the body after hours and on weekends.
- Some crematories allow the pet owner to view the cremation, sometimes for an added fee of about $25 or more.
- Urns to hold the ashes typically cost $50 to $150 for a classic bronze, brass or enamel vase, depending on size, but can run as high as $1,000 for a large wax-cast urn in an elaborate shape. Experts recommend choosing urn size based on the pet's pre-cremation body weight, with one cubic inch of space per pound. AngelAshes.com offers urns, as does PerfectMemorials.com.
- An engraved nameplate for the urn can cost about $10 to $25.
Discounts: | - Some crematories offer discounts of more than 50 percent for pet owners who choose a communal cremation where the pet is cremated with other animals and the ashes sometimes are scattered on the facility grounds by staff.
Shopping for pet cremation: | - To find a pet cremation facility, ask your veterinarian or your local animal shelter, both of which might have relationships with reputable facilities. Or, The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has a list of pet crematories and cemeteries by state.
- Tip: When you find a cremation facility, ask whether they do mass or individual cremations. Some facilities that do mass cremations divvy up the ashes, so each owner gets a mixture of ashes from all of the animals. And, if the facility does mass cremations and does not return the ashes, ask how they dispose of them, since some facilities send remains to landfills.
- Tip: Ask whether you can take a tour of the facility, and whether the facility will guarantee its service policies in writing.
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Article updated October 2007 |
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| Posted by: Maggie in Port Saint Lucie, FL. | Purchased: October, 2007 |
| Type of Pet: Cat | Breed: domestic |
We recently lost our beloved cat Bo-Bo in the middle of the night. Unsure of what to do we found a pet cremation company in our local phone book.
Much to our suprise they answered the phone at 2am. After telling them of our loss they were there in just 30 mins.
We could not believe the caring service we recived during this awful time.
We were also able to be present during the cremation process. That was a big concern that we were getting our pets remains back.
We could not have made it through this without the help of this very caring service.
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| Posted by: Lauren in Phoenixville, PA. | Purchased: May, 2008 |
| Type of Pet: Cat | Breed: Tabby |
I got cremation service through my vet - the place is called Pet Memorial Services. They were the cheapest around ($90.00) and yes, you get the ashes back in a nice carved wooden box. They also are reputable and moniter to make sure you get your pet's remains back. (PetMemorialServices.com)
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| Posted by: Melissa in Fort Worth, TX. | Purchased: November, 2008 |
| Type of Pet: Dog | Breed: Terrie Mix |
My little Angel Suzie got sick and could not be saved. After an $850.00 vet bill I did not know if I could afford the cremation. The vet had a service that did it for $250.00 but I knew I could find it cheaper(she was less than 40 pounds). I found a company called All Paws Go To Heaven and they were very nice and understanding. They picked her up from the vets office(they offer pickup from many locations) and took her back to cremate her. They had a wide selection of Urns and the ones that came with the service, a choice of 4 were beautiful. They treat the animal with the utmost respect when picking them up and cremating them. They have a process that ensures you get your animal and only your animal.....from their website:
While some providers offer the option of privately viewed cremation, we at All Paws Go to Heaven believe that every pet and owner deserve this security without the added trauma of having to view the cremation. In order to ensure that your pet is treated with the utmost care, each and every animal is issued a unique metal identification disc at the time it is received. Your pet's identification disc remains with it throughout the cremation process and is packaged along with the ashes inside of the urn. This is the same process that is required by law in the cremation of humans. We understand that your pet is a member of your family and deserves the very best.
They serve the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and they are fairly priced and compassionate. |
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| Posted by: Peg and Nancy in Pittsfield, MA. | Purchased: December, 2008 |
| Type of Pet: Small Dog | Breed: Terrier Mix |
| A co-worker recommended Breezy Nook Pet Crematorium in Stephentown, NY, based on her experience cremating her cat. The support received plus single pet cremation relieved her fears and grief. When our dog Nikki died at home after a short illness (after 6 weeks of lab tests, possible diagnoses, several vet hospital visits and $1,000. in bills) we struggled with burying Nikki in her favorite sunny spot), but ground was frozen; we'd have to wait until Spring. We needed closure, to move on. We weren't able to with Nikki stored in a temporary "casket" outside. We contacted Breezy Nook 2 weeks after her death, explained our situation, and were OK with the answers to our questions. We made scheduled arrangements and brought Nikki to Breezy Nook. She was placed in a small dog bed in a private room to say our final farewells. We spent time with her and were ready to proceed. We stayed with Nikki until the crematorium was "ready". We left knowing Nikki would immediately be placed inside. We brought our own urn picking up the remain the next day. We had the option to stay through the cremation process (2 hours) and return later the same day to pick up her remains. I would recommend using this facility, however, the owner's cats constantly tried to get up on furniture to get at Nikki (maybe the dog bed Nikki lay in was their bed). We're not cat friendly nor was Nikki. We'd preferred our intimate, private time alone with Nikki. |
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| Posted by: Catherine, Baldwinsville, NY in Syracuse, NY. | Purchased: January, 2008 |
| Type of Pet: Cat | Breed: Domestic Long-haired |
I was devastated when my Boo passed away one Saturday night. Of course, I couldn't bury him with 3 feet of snow on the ground so I had to put him in my garage. A friend of mine recommended Pet Haven in Syracuse, NY. From the initial phone call, through having to take him to them where they allowed me to spend a last few minutes with him until the time I picked him up, we were treated with dignity and respect. He was cremated privately and was given back to me in a floral tin, with his identification disc attached to the bag.
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| Posted by: King Zachee in cincinnati, KY. | Purchased: May, 2009 |
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| Posted by: Maxesmommie in Greenville, AL. | Purchased: July, 2009 |
| Type of Pet: dog | Breed: chihuahua |
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| Type of Pet: Cat | Breed: Tabby |
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