Costs vary depending on your companion's size, the type of cremation you choose, and where you're based. Tell us about your situation and we'll connect you with a trusted local crematorium for a personal quote — no obligation.
Pet cremation costs in Newcastle depend on a few key factors. Here's what matters — and why every situation is a little different.
The most significant factor. Smaller pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, birds) cost less because the cremation chamber is smaller and the process is shorter. Larger dogs require more time and a larger chamber.
Individual cremation — where your companion is cremated alone and their ashes returned to you — costs more than communal cremation, where ashes are scattered in a memorial garden. Most families choose individual.
Collection within Newcastle, Gateshead, and the immediate Tyne & Wear area is typically included. Collection from further afield — Northumberland, County Durham — may carry a small additional fee.
This is how most crematoriums categorise pets — it gives you a rough idea of what to expect, but the exact price will depend on the crematorium you're matched with.
| Category | Examples | Typical Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small Pet | Rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, bird, reptile | Under 5 kg |
| Cat / Small Dog | Cat, Chihuahua, Jack Russell, Yorkshire Terrier | 5–15 kg |
| Medium Dog | Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 15–30 kg |
| Large Dog | Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Greyhound | 30–45 kg |
| Extra-Large Dog | Great Dane, Mastiff, Saint Bernard, Newfoundland | 45+ kg |
Your companion is cremated alone in a clean chamber. Their ashes are collected separately and returned to you in a hand-finished casket or scatter tube, usually arranged with you, typically within seven days. You receive a certificate of individual cremation. This is the option most families choose.
Typically includes: collection, individual cremation, ashes returned in an oak-effect casket, and a certificate.
A dignified shared cremation. Your companion is cremated alongside other pets, and the ashes are scattered together in a memorial garden. You receive a certificate of cremation. A more affordable option for families who don't wish to keep the ashes.
Typically includes: collection, communal cremation, scattering in the memorial garden, and a certificate.
Most crematoriums offer memorial products to help you keep your companion close. These are completely optional and you can decide later — there's no pressure to choose upfront.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Upgraded Casket | Solid oak, walnut, or hand-painted finishes — for keeping ashes at home |
| Scatter Tube | A biodegradable tube for scattering ashes in a special place |
| Paw-Print Keepsake | A clay impression of your companion's paw — often included at no extra cost |
| Memorial Jewellery | A silver or glass pendant that holds a trace of ash — wear them close to your heart |
| Engraved Plaque | A brass plaque with your companion's name — for a garden, memorial, or casket |
We connect you with crematoriums that serve the following areas. Collection from your home or vet is typically arranged quick, often same-day — arranged with you and 4 hours further afield.
| Area | Collection |
|---|---|
| Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside | Typically included |
| Sunderland, Durham, Chester-le-Street | Small additional fee may apply |
| Northumberland (up to Morpeth), Hexham | Small additional fee may apply |
| Wider Northumberland, County Durham | Additional fee may apply — ask when you enquire |
Every crematorium sets its own prices, and costs vary by your companion's size, the type of cremation, and your location. We match you with a trusted local crematorium who'll give you a clear, personalised quote — no obligation. We believe in transparency, not one-size-fits-all pricing that turns out to be wrong.
None at all. Fill in the form, a crematorium calls you back with their prices, and you decide. There's no pressure, no hard sell, and certainly no payment upfront.
Most crematoriums invoice after the service — you pay when you're ready. Grief is hard enough without worrying about money on the day.