Pet Cremation - Chicago, Illinois
Pet Cremation in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, which side of the metro you are on narrows the choice fast. The Animal Cremation Society on North Pulaski does private cremation from $160 for a small dog, Cherished Pets Remembered in Justice charges $200 for a 21 to 40 lb dog, and Pet Cremation by Water in Arlington Heights offers aquamation from $60 communal.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in Chicago typically runs $60 to $340 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $160 to $340.
Communal pet cremation (ashes not returned): from $60.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Pet Cremation by Water
Best for Chicago families who want water cremation and the option to be present.
Typical range
$60 to $340
starting prices
Pet Cremation by Water in Arlington Heights does aquamation, with communal from $60 and private from $340, rising with weight, and a memorial and witness service for $799.
One thing to know: These are starting prices, and Arlington Heights is in the northwest suburbs, a drive from the south side.
Animal Cremation Society of Chicagoland
Best for Chicago families who want a private cremation in the city at a low price.
Typical range
$130 to $160
private, starting prices
The Animal Cremation Society of Chicagoland on North Pulaski does private, single-pet cremation only, from $130 for cats and $160 for small dogs, with weekend appointments from 8am to noon.
One thing to know: It works by drop-off only, by appointment, and cannot take pets over 70 lbs.
Cherished Pets Remembered
Best for Chicago families who want a family funeral firm and the option to witness.
Typical range
from $200
private, medium dog
Cherished Pets Remembered, part of the Kaminski family funeral homes in Justice, publishes private cremation by weight: $200 for a 21 to 40 lb dog, from $150 for small pets to $275 at 100 lbs. You can witness the cremation, for up to 30 minutes.
One thing to know: Extra witnessing time costs $50 per half hour, and Justice is in the southwest suburbs.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Where are you? The Animal Cremation Society is in the city on the northwest side, Cherished Pets Remembered in the southwest suburbs, and Pet Cremation by Water in Arlington Heights.
Water or flame? Pet Cremation by Water does aquamation, communal from $60 and private from $340. The others cremate by flame.
Do you want to be present? Cherished Pets Remembered lets you witness for up to 30 minutes, and Pet Cremation by Water offers a $799 memorial and witness service.