Dog Cremation Cost
The death of a beloved pet, like a dog, can be compared in terms of the effect it has on you and your family as the death of another human member of the family. When this occurs, and you are all trying to deal with the grief. A funeral or cremation can be a great way to supply some closure and give you all a chance to memorialise and celebrate the life of your four-legged friend.
As is the case with funerals for human beings, the cost of giving animals and pets like dogs a proper send-off after they pass can be extremely expensive. Just how much it costs for your dog depends on various factors. To better understand the costs involved in dog funerals and dog cremations, we will discuss this area of the funeral market in greater detail in this article.
What is a dog cremation?
Let’s start things by discussing just what a dog cremation is. Similarly to a human cremation process, a dog cremation involves the body of your recently deceased pet being reduced to ashes in a furnace. While many people like to take the dead bodies of their beloved pets and bury them, this is not the best choice for everyone. If you do not have a space to bury your deceased dog or do not like the idea and have some budget to play around with. A dog cremation is a safe, clean and respectful way to mark the death of your dog suitably.
All funeral directors or crematoriums do not always offer dog cremations, but if you do not see any mention of them on their website or brochures, you should ask them directly. It is not quite as strange as you may think, and the funeral market is used to this being a regular practice.
Factors that affect the cost of a dog cremation
Now that you understand more about the basics of dog cremation, the next important thing you will want to know is how much you are likely to pay for the service. Generally speaking, you could expect to pay, right now in the United Kingdom, anything in the region between £130 and £190 for a dog cremation.
The biggest factor that affects the price of the cremation of your furry friend is the size of the dog. The average price breakdown based on the size of the dog is as follows:
Small Dogs
Small dog breeds include:
- Jack Russell
- Cockapoo
- Pekingese
- French Bulldog
- Toy Poodle
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Shih Tzu
- Pug
- Bichon Frisé
- Papillon
- Pomeranian
- Chihuahua
On average, the price of a small dog cremation in the United Kingdom is £130, though the figure can vary from one funeral director or crematorium to the next.
Medium Dogs
Medium dog breeds include:
- Basset Hound
- English Bull Terrier
- Poodle
- English Springer Spaniel
- Border Collie
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- English Bulldog
- Cocker Spaniel
A medium dog cremation costs an average of £150, though it will vary from one funeral director or crematorium to the next.
Large Dogs
Large dog breeds include:
- Greyhound
- Rhodesian Ridge back
- Mastiff
- Great Dane
- Saint Bernard
- Bull mastiff
- Belgian Shepherd Dog
- Hungarian Vizsla
- Dobermann
- Boxer
- American Bulldog
- Rottweiler
- Golden Retriever
- Labradoodle
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
The cost of a large dog cremation in the United Kingdom is, on average, £170. However, you must remember that this number will differ from one funeral director or crematorium to the next.
Regional price differences
Like most competitive markets, the dog funeral market is no exception to varied prices depending on the region where you are based. Therefore, it is important to remember that funeral directors and crematoriums in certain cities and towns will be more expensive than those in others.
How long does a dog cremation take?
The time it takes is another factor that can affect the price of a dog cremation. The bigger the dog, the longer the process will take. Every cremation, therefore, will be different, and most funeral directors and crematoriums will not rush the process because respect and dignity are important to them. On average, a dog cremation can take between one and three hours, and potentially more, based on the size of the dog breed.
Summary
Although there are less expensive ways to dispose of the body of a deceased pet. Especially if you are not interested in gaining closure or don’t feel you need to grieve the same way you would for a human member of the family. A dog cremation is a great way to memorialise and celebrate the life of a loyal and loving four-legged friend. As we have discussed, just what your dog's cremation will cost will greatly depend on the breed and size of your dog, where you are based in the country and the funeral director or crematorium you choose. If you decide to have a dog cremation, you may seek a pet urn for the remaining ashes. A dog urn serves as a place for dog owners to visit and express their thoughts and emotions to their departed companion.
