UK small-pet cost guide · 2026
Small pet cremation cost in the UK
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and small birds are the lowest-cost cremations. Across the UK crematoria we checked, individual (private) small-pet cremation typically costs £85–£120, from around £50 for the very smallest pets.
Typical individual
£85–£120
Smallest pets
from ~£50
Communal (shared)
from ~£30
Figures are drawn from 19 verified UK crematoria in our 145-provider dataset. These are published prices we found, not quotes or a single average — always confirm the current price with the provider.
By pet
Which small pets, and what they cost
Small-pet pricing rises roughly with size, so the smallest pets sit at the floor and a rabbit sits near the top — often priced much like a small cat. The figures below are the span of published prices we found across UK providers.
| Pet | Published individual price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hamsters, mice & small birds | from ~£50 | The smallest pets usually fall into a provider's cheapest “small animals” or “micro pets” band, sometimes as a cremation-only package. |
| Guinea pigs, rats & ferrets | £85–£120 | Mid-size small pets sit around the middle of the published small-pet range. |
| Rabbits | up to ~£140 | Rabbits are the largest common small pet and are often priced like a small cat — the top of the small-pet range. |
Providers group small pets differently — some price by exact weight, others use bands such as “small animals”, “micro pets” or “rabbits and small animals”. Treat these as a guide and confirm which band your pet falls into.
Worked examples
Small-pet prices published by UK providers
Each crematorium below publishes its own small-pet pricing, often splitting out rabbits and guinea pigs from the smallest animals. These are the providers' figures, quoted from their own price lists, not Final Tail quotes.
Northumberland, England
Small animals from £60; rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets £80.
Hampshire, England
Small pets from £80; rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets £100.
Lancashire, England
Small pets from £85; rabbits £140.
Why it's lower
Why small-pet cremation costs less
Cremation is priced largely by size, and small pets are the lightest — so they are the least expensive to cremate.
- Small pets take the least time and energy, so most UK crematoria publish their lowest prices for them.
- Some providers offer a lower “cremation only” package for the smallest pets, with an urn or ashes return added separately.
- A rabbit still costs more than a hamster — it is the largest common small pet, so it sits near the top of the small-pet range.
Real published small-pet prices
Small animals from £60; rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets £80.
Small pets from £80; rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets £100.
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Small-pet cremation prices across the UK
A spread of verified crematoria across England, Scotland and Wales, showing each one's published starting price for small-pet cremation. Sorted low to high.
| Provider | Location | Small pets (individual) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbria Pet Crematorium | Northumberland, England | from £60 | View |
| New Forest Pet Crematorium | Hampshire, England | from £80 | View |
| Aughton Meadows Pet Crematorium | Lancashire, England | from £85 | View |
| Coton Meadows Pet Crematorium | Shropshire | from £85 | View |
| Treasured Friends Pet Crematorium | Kent, England | from £89 | View |
| Oliver's Highland Pet Crematorium | Highland, Scotland | from £95 | View |
| Balmedie Pet Crematorium | Aberdeenshire, Scotland | from £96 | View |
| Fleur Fauna Pet Crematorium | Carmarthenshire, Wales | from £110 | View |
The biggest price driver
Individual vs communal cremation
For small pets, as for any pet, whether the cremation is individual or communal decides both the price and whether you get ashes back.
Individual (private) cremation
Your pet is cremated on its own and the ashes are returned to you — typically £85–£120 for a small pet. Choose this if keeping the ashes matters.
Communal (shared) cremation
Several pets are cremated together and the ashes are generally not returned. It is the lowest-cost option. For example, Meadow Wood Pet Crematorium in Devon, England publishes Individual cremation from £115; communal cremation from £65.
Questions
Small pet cremation cost FAQ
Common questions about UK small-pet cremation pricing, which pets are covered, ashes and what is included.
How much does small pet cremation cost in the UK?
Small pets are the lowest-cost cremations. Across the UK crematoria we checked, individual (private) cremation typically costs £85–£120, from around £50 for the very smallest pets or a cremation-only package, up to about £140 for a rabbit. These are published prices we found, not quotes — confirm the current price directly with the provider.
How much does it cost to cremate a rabbit?
Rabbits are the largest of the common small pets, so they usually sit at the top of the small-pet range — often priced much like a small cat. Among the UK providers we checked, published individual rabbit prices reach up to about £140, while smaller pets such as guinea pigs sit lower. Confirm the exact price for your pet with the provider.
Why is small pet cremation cheaper than dog or cat cremation?
Cremation is priced largely by size, and small pets are the lightest, so they take the least time and energy. Many UK crematoria therefore publish their lowest prices for small animals. Some also offer a lower "cremation only" package for the smallest pets, with an urn or ashes return added separately.
Can you cremate a hamster, guinea pig or bird?
Yes — most UK pet crematoria that serve small pets cremate hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, rats, ferrets, small birds and rabbits. The very smallest usually sit in a provider's cheapest "small animals" or "micro pets" band. Availability and exactly which pets are covered vary, so check with the provider that they cremate your pet and whether the ashes can be returned.
Is individual small pet cremation more expensive than communal?
Yes. In an individual (private) cremation your pet is cremated on its own and the ashes are returned to you. In a communal or shared cremation, pets are cremated together and the ashes are generally not returned, so it is the lower-cost option — some UK providers publish communal small-pet prices from around £30. If getting the ashes back matters, choose individual cremation.
Will I get my small pet's ashes back?
With individual (private) cremation, yes — the ashes returned are your pet's own, usually in an included scatter tube with a small urn available as an upgrade. With communal (shared) cremation, ashes are generally not returned. Because some pets are very small, it is worth confirming with the provider that an individual cremation and ashes return is possible for your pet.
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