How Much Does Pet Cremation Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Pet Cremation Include?
Pet cremation offers a dignified farewell for beloved animals. Private cremation returns your individual pet's ashes, while communal cremation is less expensive but ashes are not returned.
The national average cost for pet cremation is $175 per pet. Most homeowners pay between $50 and $350, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Type
Communal (no ashes returned): $30-$100. Semi-private (partitioned): $75-$200. Private (individual): $100-$350
Pet size
Cat/small dog (under 30 lbs): $100-$175. Medium dog (30-60 lbs): $150-$250. Large dog (60-100 lbs): $200-$325. Giant breed (100+ lbs): $250-$400
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Pet size
- ✓Private vs communal
- ✓Urn selection
- ✓Pickup/transport
- ✓Memorial services
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Communal cremation costs 50-70% less than private
- 2.Ask your vet for cremation service recommendations — they often have negotiated rates
- 3.Simple urns from Amazon/Etsy cost $15-$40 vs $50-$200 from cremation services
- 4.Some Humane Societies offer low-cost cremation services
📈 Pet Cremation Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.4% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $149 | — |
| 2021 | $155 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $165 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $170 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $175 | +2.9% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Pet Cremation Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41 | $144 | $287 |
| Alaska | $64 | $224 | $448 |
| Arizona | $48 | $166 | $333 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $140 | $280 |
| California | $68 | $236 | $473 |
| Colorado | $54 | $189 | $378 |
| Connecticut | $61 | $214 | $427 |
| Delaware | $53 | $184 | $368 |
| Florida | $49 | $172 | $343 |
| Georgia | $45 | $158 | $315 |
| Hawaii | $71 | $249 | $497 |
| Idaho | $46 | $161 | $322 |
| Illinois | $53 | $184 | $368 |
| Indiana | $44 | $154 | $308 |
| Iowa | $43 | $151 | $301 |
| Kansas | $43 | $149 | $298 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $147 | $294 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $152 | $305 |
| Maine | $51 | $179 | $357 |
| Maryland | $57 | $201 | $402 |
| Massachusetts | $65 | $228 | $455 |
| Michigan | $46 | $161 | $322 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $179 | $357 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $137 | $273 |
| Missouri | $44 | $152 | $305 |
| Montana | $48 | $166 | $333 |
| Nebraska | $44 | $154 | $308 |
| Nevada | $51 | $179 | $357 |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $196 | $392 |
| New Jersey | $63 | $219 | $438 |
| New Mexico | $45 | $158 | $315 |
| New York | $66 | $231 | $462 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $158 | $315 |
| North Dakota | $45 | $158 | $315 |
| Ohio | $45 | $158 | $315 |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $145 | $291 |
| Oregon | $55 | $193 | $385 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $179 | $357 |
| Rhode Island | $57 | $201 | $402 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $152 | $305 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $149 | $298 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $151 | $301 |
| Texas | $47 | $163 | $326 |
| Utah | $48 | $166 | $333 |
| Vermont | $54 | $189 | $378 |
| Virginia | $53 | $184 | $368 |
| Washington | $57 | $201 | $402 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $140 | $280 |
| Wisconsin | $47 | $165 | $329 |
| Wyoming | $46 | $161 | $322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does pet cremation take?
The cremation process takes 1-3 hours depending on pet size. Most cremation services return ashes within 1-2 weeks, though some offer same-day or next-day service for an additional fee.
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