UK cost guide · 2026
How much does pet cremation cost in the UK?
Pet cremation in the UK usually costs from around £165 for a small dog and £150–£195 for a cat with individual cremation, up to about £395 for the largest dogs. What you pay depends on your pet's size, whether the cremation is individual or communal, and your collection and urn choices.
Cats (individual)
£150–£195
Dogs (individual)
£165–£350
Communal (shared)
from ~£30
Based on published pricing signals across our UK provider dataset — 145 providers, 115 with a pricing signal, and 19 with verified, weight-banded price lists used for the ranges below. These are published ranges, not quotes or a single average.
Quick answer
Pet cremation prices by size and type
Typical published ranges (the middle band of prices) across the UK crematoria we checked. Individual cremation unless noted. Prices are set by weight band and provider, so treat these as a guide, not a quote.
| Pet | Typical published price | Ashes returned |
|---|---|---|
| Small petsrabbits, guinea pigs, birds | £85–£120 | Yes |
| Catsusually one price band | £150–£195 | Yes |
| Small dogsup to ~10kg | £165–£200 | Yes |
| Medium dogs~10–25kg | £220–£270 | Yes |
| Large & giant dogs25kg and over | £275–£350 | Yes |
| Communal cremationany pet, shared | from ~£30 | No |
The lowest “from” figures we found are often cremation-only packages (small pets from around £50) without an urn or ashes return. Communal cremation does not return ashes. Always confirm what is included.
Cost drivers
What affects the price
A handful of choices explain most of the difference between one UK quote and another.
Pet size and weight
Almost every UK crematorium prices in weight bands, so a giant-breed dog can cost more than double a small one.
Individual vs communal
Individual (private) cremation returns your pet's own ashes and costs more. Communal (shared) is cheaper but returns no ashes.
Ashes returned
Getting ashes back is tied to individual cremation and sits at the higher end. How they are returned can vary too.
Urn, casket or scatter tube
A simple scatter tube is usually included or low-cost; a named urn, casket or keepsake is typically charged on top.
Home or vet collection
Some providers include local collection; others charge a fixed fee or by the mile, and more for out-of-hours pickups.
Location and provider
Prices differ between crematoria and across England, Scotland and Wales, so it is worth comparing a few nearby.
Dogs
Dog cremation costs
UK crematoria price dog cremation by weight band, so the size of your dog is the biggest factor. The ranges below are the span of individual-cremation prices published across the providers we checked.
| Weight band | Typical | Full range |
|---|---|---|
| Small dogsup to ~10kg | £165–£200 | £100–£240 |
| Medium dogs~10–25kg | £220–£270 | £180–£315 |
| Large & giant dogs25kg and over | £275–£350 | £220–£395 |
Good to know
- Every provider sets its own weight bands, so a “small dog” cut-off might be 8kg at one crematorium and 10kg at another — check where your dog falls.
- A basic scatter tube is usually included; a named urn or casket is charged on top.
- Communal cremation is cheaper but does not return ashes.
- Some published prices are cremation-only; collection may be extra. See collection costs below.
Examples published by UK providers
Lancashire, England
Individual cremation from £185 (small dogs, up to 9.9kg) to £350 (giant, over 45kg).
Northumberland, England
Individual cremation from £140 (up to 8kg) to £220 (over 60kg).
Somerset
Individual cremation from £235 (small dogs, under 10kg) to £395 (extra large, over 40kg).
Cats
Cat cremation costs
Cats are usually cremated in a single price band rather than by weight. Individual cat cremation typically costs £150–£195 across the UK providers we checked, with most published prices between roughly £150 and £235.
Small pets
Rabbit and small-pet cremation costs
Rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other small pets are the lowest-cost cremations. Individual cremation typically costs £85–£120, from around £50 for the very smallest pets or a cremation-only package.
Hampshire, England
Small pets from £80; rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets £100.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Small pets (under 2kg) from £96.
The biggest price driver
Individual vs communal cremation
Whether the cremation is individual or communal is the single biggest factor in both the price and whether you get ashes back.
Individual (private) cremation
Your pet is cremated on its own, so the ashes returned are your pet's alone. This is the higher-cost option — typically £150–£195 for a cat and £165–£350 for a dog, rising with weight — and it is the option to choose if you want the ashes back.
Communal (shared) cremation
Several pets are cremated together and the ashes are generally not returned. It is the lower-cost option — some UK providers publish communal prices from around £30 for the smallest pets, rising with size. For example, Meadow Wood Pet Crematorium in Devon, England publishes communal small-pet cremation from £65.
For a plain-English breakdown, see our guides on individual vs communal cremation and whether you get your pet's ashes back.
Add-ons
Collection and extra costs
The cremation price is often just the base. Collection, urns and keepsakes can be charged separately, and collection fees vary widely between UK providers.
How collection is charged
- Included locally. Some providers include collection and the return of ashes within a set radius.
- By the mile. Many charge per mile — around £1.25–£1.75 per mile is common — sometimes with a small base fee.
- Out-of-hours. Weekend, evening or urgent pickups usually cost more; treat any “same-day” service as a paid extra to confirm, not a standard inclusion.
- Urns and keepsakes. A named urn, casket, paw print or jewellery is typically priced on top of the cremation.
Collection fees published by UK providers
Collection free on weekdays within 10 miles (£25 at weekends); £2 per mile beyond 10 miles.
Collection of pet and return of ashes £1.25 per mile (inc VAT); out-of-hours or Sunday collection £2.50 per mile.
Home collection and return £35 plus £1.75 per mile (£60 with two drivers); courier return of ashes £30.
Collection and return free within 15 miles, then £1.25 per mile.
Worked examples
Prices published by UK providers
A spread of verified UK crematoria across England, Scotland and Wales, showing the prices published on their own websites. These are the providers' figures, not Final Tail quotes — always confirm the current price directly.
| Provider | Location | Published prices (individual) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Meadows Pet Crematorium | Lancashire, England | Dogs £185–£350 · cats £165 · small pets from £85 | View |
| Dignity Pet Crematorium | Hampshire | Dogs £214–£307 · cats £208 · small pets from £102 | View |
| Treasured Friends Pet Crematorium | Kent, England | Dogs £174–£329 · cats £164 · small pets from £89 | View |
| New Forest Pet Crematorium | Hampshire, England | Dogs £195–£300 · cats £195 · small pets from £80 | View |
| St Giles Pet Crematorium | Somerset | Dogs £235–£395 · cats £235 · small pets from £135 | View |
| Orchard Pet Cremations | Bedfordshire | Dogs £200–£315 · cats £185 · small pets from £140 | View |
| Balmedie Pet Crematorium | Aberdeenshire, Scotland | Dogs £180–£366 · cats £168 · small pets from £96 | View |
| Oliver's Highland Pet Crematorium | Highland, Scotland | Dogs £165–£265 · cats £165 · small pets from £95 | View |
| Bluebell Wood Pet Crematorium | Swansea, Wales | Dogs £195–£275 · cats £180 · small pets from £120 | View |
| Fleur Fauna Pet Crematorium | Carmarthenshire, Wales | Dogs £180–£270 · cats £170 · small pets from £110 | View |
Questions
UK pet cremation cost FAQ
Common questions about UK pricing, ashes and what is included.
How much does pet cremation cost in the UK?
Across the UK crematoria we checked, individual (private) cremation typically costs about £150–£195 for a cat, £165–£200 for a small dog and £275–£350 for a large or giant dog, with small pets around £85–£120. Communal (shared) cremation starts lower, from around £30, but ashes are not returned. Collection, urns and keepsakes are often charged on top, so treat these as published ranges rather than a quote and confirm the current price with the provider.
Is individual pet cremation more expensive than communal cremation?
Yes. In an individual (private) cremation your pet is cremated on its own and the ashes are returned to you, which costs more. 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 prices from around £30 for the smallest pets, rising with size.
How much does dog cremation cost in the UK?
Dog cremation is priced by weight. Among the UK crematoria we checked, individual cremation typically runs about £165–£200 for a small dog (up to ~10kg), £220–£270 for a medium dog and £275–£350 for a large or giant dog, with the very largest published up to about £395. These are published ranges, not quotes — confirm your dog's weight band with the provider.
How much does cat cremation cost in the UK?
Cats are usually cremated in a single price band. Across the UK providers we checked, individual cat cremation typically costs about £150–£195, with most published prices between roughly £150 and £235. Communal cremation costs less but does not return ashes.
Do collection fees change the price?
Often, yes. Some UK providers include collection within a local radius, while others charge a home or vet collection fee — sometimes a flat amount, sometimes by the mile (for example around £1.25–£1.75 per mile is common), and more for out-of-hours or weekend pickups. Always confirm whether collection and the return of ashes are included before you book.
Are ashes returned after pet cremation?
With individual (private) cremation, yes — the ashes returned are your pet's own. With communal or shared cremation, ashes are generally not returned. If getting your pet's ashes back matters to you, confirm that the service is individual and ask how and when the ashes are returned.
Next steps
Compare UK pet cremation providers
Go deeper by pet type, or use the directory to filter by region, individual cremation, ashes returned and home or vet collection, then confirm pricing with the provider.
Compare with confidence
Find pet cremation providers across the UK
See individual and communal cremation, ashes returned, collection options and pricing links, then confirm the details directly with the provider.
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