In a private cremation, your companion is cremated alone, and the ashes returned to you are theirs and no other animal's. In a communal cremation, several animals are cremated together, and no ashes are returned to any one family. Both are legitimate, ordinary choices, and communal costs less. What matters is that you know which one you are choosing.
We say this because families are sometimes sold "cremation" without being told which kind, and only learn later, when they come to collect something, that there is nothing to collect. That should never happen to you. Ask us as many times as you need to - we would rather you feel certain than rushed.
Pricing for private cremation is set by weight, shown plainly below. Communal cremation is offered at a flat, lower rate regardless of weight, and we will always say out loud that no ashes come back with it.
Private cremation pricing, by weight
A plain table, not "call for pricing" - so you can plan before you ever pick up the phone.
Under 20 lbs (small dogs, cats, rabbits, most birds): $185
20 to 50 lbs (medium dogs, large rabbits): $235
50 to 90 lbs (large dogs): $295
Over 90 lbs, and horses by separate arrangement: $360 and up, quoted exactly beforehand
Communal cremation, any size, no ashes returned: $95 flat
How long it takes
Private cremation ashes are usually ready in three to five business days, and we call to arrange a quiet pickup or a hand delivery to your door - whichever feels easier for you.
