The last thing you want to do when your pet passes away
is make emotional decisions about dealing with their remains. For this reason,
it’s a good idea to already have a plan in place so that you aren’t left with
more stress. Having a pet that’s tipped
towards old age or who has recently been diagnosed with a fatal disease is a
good reason to look into pet cremation services, but there’s no reason to wait
for that point if you feel ready to put plans in place. Typically, the pet cremation cost does not include
the removal of the pet from the veterinary clinic or home. More likely, there
is a contract worked out between the veterinarian’s office and the crematory
that picks them up from the clinic. Whether or not such an agreement has been
established would affect whether you are charged for the transport of the body
from the vet’s clinic to the crematory. Most pet cremation service providers
will come to the home and pick up the pet for an additional fee. On average,
the pet cremation cost Sunshine Coast for this type of service is from $50 or more. In order
to save money on pet cremation costs, you may be able to select a package
option. In a package deal, you can often get a reduced price when you purchase
more than just the basic cremation such as transfer, cremation, and memorable
tribute.
Some additional for pet cremation cost:
- 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 but 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. An engraved nameplate for the urn can cost about $25 more or less.
The pet cremation cost Sunshine Coast will vary depending on a few
factors including, whether you are opting for a communal cremation or an
individual cremation, whether or not you want a casket and also the size and
type of pet. You should expect to pay prices below do not include extras such
as caskets or urns. If you are looking to get a horse cremated, prices will
vary. The other concern is that your vet may actually also own the pet
crematorium they are suggesting you use. Larger vets are buying out pet crematoria but
worryingly not making clear to clients that the service they are promoting is
“in house” and that’s another reason why you must look into who owns the pet
crematorium and how they operate. Whether you choose burial or cremation for
your pet’s final disposition, your approach to memorialization can be true to
your religious views or environmental concerns. Your ceremony can be as simple as
saying a few words or as elaborate as a human funeral. What’s right for you and
for your pet will depend on your personal preference.
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