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Pet Cremation - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pet Cremation in Fort Lauderdale, FL

In Fort Lauderdale the published price for a private cremation is just two numbers: $225 up to 40 lbs and $300 above, from a family funeral home on NE 13th Street. Two other providers in the city add something that one does not: a dedicated-chamber facility with 24-hour pickup, and a water cremation sanctuary with a farewell room.

Price Snapshot

Pet Cremation in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $225 to $300 for a medium dog.

Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $225 to $300.

Prices last updated: November 2026.

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Our Recommended Providers in Fort Lauderdale

We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.

1

South Florida Pet Cremation

Best for Fort Lauderdale families who want two simple prices and a pickup at any hour.

Typical range

$225 to $300

private, by weight

South Florida Pet Cremation, operated by a family-owned funeral home on NE 13th Street in Fort Lauderdale, publishes two prices: $225 for pets up to 40 lbs and $300 above that, each with an urn, an engraved nameplate and a certificate. Home pickup is $125 at any hour, every day of the year, and a 30-minute chapel visitation is $175.

One thing to know: There is no communal option, clinic pickup ($95) is during business hours only, and its site does not say where the cremation takes place, so ask.

2

Pet Meadow Fort Lauderdale

Best for Fort Lauderdale families who want private cremation in a dedicated chamber, or aquamation, with 24-hour pickup.

Contact for pricing

Pet Meadow's Cypress Creek facility, on Powerline Road just west of I-95, offers private pet cremation, group cremation and aquamation, with pickup from homes and vet offices across Broward County 24 hours a day.

One thing to know: It does not publish prices, so call for a quote. It is one location of a company with facilities in several states.

3

Gentle Pet Crossing Fort Lauderdale

Best for Fort Lauderdale families who want water cremation with a farewell room and keepsakes.

Contact for pricing

Gentle Pet Crossing is a family-owned pet funeral home whose Fort Lauderdale sanctuary is on East Oakland Park Boulevard. It handles the whole aquamation process, with pickup from your home or vet, and its basic package includes a rosewood urn with an engraved nameplate, a lock of fur and a certificate. The process takes about a week.

One thing to know: Prices sit behind a weight calculator on its site rather than a published list, so call for the total. It is open by appointment only, and its in-home euthanasia is done by partner veterinarians.

Questions Worth Answering Before You Call

1

Do you want your pet's ashes back? South Florida Pet Cremation charges $225 up to 40 lbs and $300 above, with an urn and nameplate. Pet Meadow offers private and group cremation and quotes by phone. Gentle Pet Crossing returns the remains after water cremation.

2

Flame or water? Pet Meadow offers both. Gentle Pet Crossing does aquamation only, with the whole process taking about a week.

3

Who will collect your pet? South Florida Pet Cremation picks up at home for $125 at any hour, or from your clinic for $95 in business hours. Pet Meadow collects across Broward 24 hours a day. Gentle Pet Crossing collects from homes and vets by appointment.

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