Pet Cremation - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Pet Cremation in Washington DC
Washington is really two markets for this, and the crematories pick a side. On the Maryland side, Forever Faithful publishes $250 for a medium dog and Daisy Hill in Beltsville sits just outside the District; in Northern Virginia, In Memoriam in Chantilly is the crematory on that side of the river.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in Washington DC typically runs from $250 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): from $250.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in Washington DC
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Forever Faithful Pet Cremation & Funeral Care
Best for families in DC and Maryland who want a published price by weight.
Typical range
from $250
private, medium dog
Forever Faithful publishes its private cremation prices by weight: $250 for a 21 to 40 lb dog, from $170 for the smallest pets to $420 at 200 lbs. It has facilities in Rockville and Woodbine, Maryland, answers the phone around the clock, and lists every pickup fee.
One thing to know: Pickup from home or a clinic costs $150 during the day, $100 more in the evening and $250 more overnight, and pets over 50 lbs need a second staff member for another $150 or more.
Daisy Hill Pet Cremation Services
Best for families in DC and Prince George's County who want a nearby individual cremation.
Contact for pricing
Daisy Hill in Beltsville, just outside the District, offers individual cremation for dogs, cats, birds and other small pets, and collects from veterinary practices across the Maryland suburbs, or from your home for an added charge.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, so call for a quote, and home pickup costs extra.
In Memoriam Pet Services
Best for Northern Virginia families who want a crematory on their side of the river.
Contact for pricing
In Memoriam Pet Services in Chantilly offers private and communal cremation for Northern Virginia families, and its office line doubles as an after-hours emergency number, by phone or text.
One thing to know: Its office is open weekdays only, 8 to 4, and we could not read its prices online, so call for a quote.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Which side of the river are you on? Forever Faithful (Rockville and Woodbine) and Daisy Hill (Beltsville) serve DC and the Maryland suburbs; In Memoriam (Chantilly) serves Northern Virginia.
Do you want a price first? Forever Faithful publishes its private cremation by weight, $250 for a 21 to 40 lb dog, plus a $150 daytime pickup. Daisy Hill and In Memoriam quote by phone.
Will you need a pickup at night or for a large dog? Forever Faithful charges $100 more in the evening and $250 more overnight, and a second staff member for pets over 50 lbs. Ask the others what they charge.