Dealing with the end of a pet’s life is hard enough as it is, let alone once you have to consider the logistics of cremation and its associated costs.
That’s why we’ve done the hard part and put together this comprehensive guide, outlining the various pet cremation costs, as well as helpful things to consider during this painful time.
In the UK, the cost of a pet cremation varies dramatically, primarily depending upon the type and size of your pet. For example, the average cost of the cremation of a small dog is around £225, and that of a large dog is around £336.
The price of cremation also depends on your preference for a communal or individual cremation.
If you opt for a communal cremation, your pet will be cremated alongside others, and you will not have your pet’s ashes returned to you. Because of this, communal cremation is often much cheaper than individual cremation services.
However, with individual cremation services, you get to keep your special friend’s ashes with you to scatter or display as you wish.
At Marley Hall, we know how important it is to give your pet the farewell they deserve, which is why we offer bespoke cremation services for a wide range of animals, each with unique costs.
Based on the weight of your pet, our prices range from as little as £125 to £350, as outlined below:
Perfect for our tiny friends, like hamsters, gerbils, small rabbits, and birds.
For our small companions, such as smaller dogs, cats, and larger rabbits.
Suitable for our average-sized dog friends, like Spaniels and Bull Terriers.
For our larger companions, like Boxers, German Shepherds, and Labradors.
Made for our very large animal friends, like Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds.
For the giant animals with more to love, such as St Bernards.
Aside from the main cremation service, many crematoriums offer additional services to make your experience seamless. These services include:
To help you commemorate your furry family member and celebrate their life, you may want to consider a pet keepsake.
Although the best pet crematoriums offer biodegradable scatter tubes for your pet’s ashes as part of their cremation price, keepsakes are a great way to give your loved one an even greater send-off.
At Marley Hall, we offer:
If you have any specific requests for pet keepsakes, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team will do their best to fulfil your wishes.
Unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to this question, as it depends on your specific insurance provider and your unique policy.
While many insurance providers do not include the cost of cremation in their policies, others – like Sainsbury’s Bank and John Lewis Money – offer to cover the cost of cremation up to a specific amount.
Many providers also offer the cost of cremation as an optional add-on to their policies.
However, most insurance policies contain caveats regarding covering the cost of pet cremation, depending on their:
Keep your eyes peeled for these types of policy exclusions. So, if you want to find out whether your insurance covers cremation costs, contact your provider directly.
At Marley Hall, we treat our clients’ pets as if they are our own, and we understand how distressing the end-of-life logistics can be.
As a family-run business, we hold ourselves to high standards to provide the kind of dignified pet cremation service your companion deserves.
That’s why we ensure every cremation is tailored to your pet and your needs, and offer personal collection and emotional support at every stage of the process.
If you want to find out more about how we can be here for you during the hardest part of your pet journey, contact us today, and we’ll do our utmost to make letting go as easy as possible.
We’re here for you. Contact us today to find out more about our dignified individual pet cremation services.
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