When your faithful four-legged companion has crossed the rainbow bridge, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "What is the best way to get across the rainbow bridge? how much it costs to cremate a dog. You are not alone in this quest, and we understand that you need clear and honest information.
We are Yilenia and Azucena, founders of FuneralVet, with 22 years of experience in veterinary medicine and pharmacy.
We experienced first hand the loss of our dog and the cold treatment we received.
That experience changed our lives and led us to create something different.
We'll tell you exactly how much it will cost to cremate a dog in 2025, but we'll also explain what's really important to make your farewell worthy of the love your furry friend has given you over the years.
Actual factors that determine how much it costs to cremate a dog
We are transparent with you.
How much it costs to cremate a dog depends on a number of specific factors that many do not explain to you.
- Size and weight of your dog: At FuneralVet, although they all deserve and have the same care and respect, they vary considerably depending on the size and weight of your dog:
- Cremation time
- Oven space
- Resources required
It is not the same to cremate a 2kg Chihuahua as a 70kg Great Dane:
- Small dogs (up to 10kg): less time and size needed
- Medium-sized dogs (10-30kg): the most common range, a standard process usually
- Large dogs (30-50kg): need more time and specific resources.
- Giant dogs (+50kg): require specialised equipment and longer life span
Type of cremation chosen
When you ask how much it costs to cremate a dog, the answer changes depending on the type:
Collective cremation
Your dog is cremated with other animals. Although this is the cheapest option, you do not get the ashes back.
Although we comply with this legal regulation, we honestly do not recommend it at all. Mostly for the sake of dignity.
This kind of cold experiences, where our loved ones are treated as waste, was the main impulse that led us to create FuneralVet.
Individual cremation
Your dog is cremated individually.
You receive the ashes of your loved one in a personalised urn.
It is the option we and multi-species families choose, because it combines dignity with affordability.
Additional services included
Here is the key difference that determines how much it costs to cremate a dog.
While others only offer the technical process, we include it:
Professional Thanatoaesthetics
Farewell room
Psychological support
Personalised farewell kit
Transparency with dignity and respect at such a difficult time
Current prices for cremating a dog
We're going to give you the real figures so you know exactly how much it will cost to incinerate a dog in 2025.
For direct client (without going through a vet):
Collective cremation (50€ - 200€)
Unwitnessed individual cremation (300€ - 450€)
Individual Cremation in person (400€ - 600€)
Prices may vary from case to case.
As we have seen above, there are many factors that can influence the price.
Why choose FuneralVet?
Because we do not offer a simple cremation.
We offer a dignified farewell to the one who gave us so much love and companionship, in exchange for so little.
Why such a big difference between how much it costs to cremate a dog?
After 22 years in veterinary medicine, we have seen it all.
Some crematoria compete on price alone, offering the cheapest possible service. Others, like us, invest in what really matters.
The difference is in the warm, close and sensitive experience.
Other crematoria
Industrial process, collect and deliver. Without further ado.
FuneralVet
We know exactly how you feel because we've been there.
When you call us, you don't talk to a call centre. You talk directly to us, Yilenia or Azucena.
Professional thanaesthetics for your dog, we present your loved one as a funeral parlour would do with a person.
A 365m² air-conditioned farewell room for the whole family (humans and animals)
From the first moment, you have psychological accompaniment specialised in animal mourning for the people
Ethologist at the disposal of the animals that make up your family, for animal mourning
Personalised farewell kit, to remember your loved one as a family member who gave you company, love and loyalty.
Total transparency throughout the process, with dignity and respect at such a difficult time for all of us.
Facilities designed for comfort
Our 365m² facilities in Estepona are designed to accompany you through your pain:
Farewell room with background music and soft lighting
space for the whole family (including other pets) to say goodbye
Preparation area with professional thanatology
Full transparency: you can see our facilities before you need to use us.
Specialised training
Our team has ongoing training in the psychology of animal grief.
It is no coincidence that families tell us: "we have never felt so understood".
How much does it cost to cremate a dog with a service to match your love?
When families understand what our service really includes, they understand that they are not just paying for a cremation.
They are investing in peace of mind.
What our full service includes
– Professional veterinary thanaestheticsWe arrange your dog with the same care as they would have in a human funeral home. We want your last memory to be a beautiful one.
– FuneralVet personalised farewell kitPersonalised Wooden Urn, Incense Holder, Special Animal Bereavement Guide, Official Cremation Certificate
– Specialised emotional support: With professionals specifically trained in animal bereavement. Because losing a dog is losing a member of the family.
– Total flexibilityPain has no timetable. We adapt our services to your needs, not the other way around.
How to decide where to cremate your dog without regrets
Within a radius of 100km from Estepona, we are the only option that combines veterinary experience, psychological support and total transparency.
We want you to make the best decision for you and your family.
Questions to ask:
Do they have veterinary training?
At FuneralVet, our 22 years in pharmacy and veterinary medicine are no accident.
We know exactly what your dog needs at all times.
Can you visit the facilities first?
If you are not allowed to see where your dog will be cremated, there is something to hide.
We invite you to visit our facilities in Estepona at any time.
Do they offer real emotional accompaniment?
We are not talking about cold protocols.
We talk about hugs when you need them most, about understanding your pain and being there through it all.
The final decision is yours
We understand the current economic situation.
We know that when you ask how much it costs to cremate a dog, you often look for the cheapest option.
But we also know that your heart needs more than a price.
You need the peace of mind of knowing that the one who accompanied you faithfully for years will receive the same love and respect that he or she had in life.
Your dog gave you years of unconditional love.
She waited for you every day, she comforted you in bad times, she was your faithful shadow.
He deserves a farewell worthy of all he has given you.
When your heart needs peace more than a service, we are here.
Find out about our services of individual cremationand find out why hundreds of families have found the peace of mind their hearts needed at FuneralVet.
