Pet Cremation - Indianapolis, Indiana
Pet Cremation in Indianapolis, IN
The cheapest private cremation near Indianapolis comes with a catch: Silver Bell charges $100 for a 25 to 50 lb pet, but it is based in Quincy and meets Indianapolis families only on Fridays, 2pm to 5pm, at Rhodius Park. In the city, Homeward Bound publishes packages from $150, and Family Forever quotes by phone.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in Indianapolis typically runs $50 to $250 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $100 to $250.
Communal pet cremation (ashes not returned): from $50.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in Indianapolis
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Homeward Bound Pet Memorial
Best for Indianapolis families who want a package price and can bring their pet in.
Typical range
$150 to $325
packages, by weight
Homeward Bound, an Indiana family-owned pet crematory, publishes packages by weight: Basic $150 to $200 with a scattering tube and fur clipping, Standard $200 to $250 with an urn, and Premium $275 to $325 with a photo urn.
One thing to know: Every package assumes you bring your pet in, by appointment, and holiday appointments cost $100 more.
Family Forever Pet Cremation
Best for Indianapolis families who want a local crematory with both private and communal options.
Contact for pricing
Family Forever Pet Cremation in Indianapolis offers private cremation, with the ashes returned to you or through your vet, and communal cremation, and helps with grief support resources afterward.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, so call for a quote.
Silver Bell Pet Cremation
Best for Indianapolis families who want the lowest published price and can meet on a Friday.
Typical range
$50 to $100
25 to 50 lbs
Silver Bell publishes some of the lowest prices we have found: private cremation with the ashes returned in a tin with a certificate is $100 for 25 to 50 lbs, from $75 up to 25 lbs to $150 up to 100 lbs, and standard cremation is $25 to $100.
One thing to know: It is based in Quincy, about 50 miles southwest of Indianapolis, and its only Indianapolis drop-off is a Friday meetup from 2pm to 5pm at Rhodius Park, by appointment. Paying by card adds 3%.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Can you wait for Friday? Silver Bell's private cremation is $100 for 25 to 50 lbs, with a Friday afternoon meetup at Rhodius Park, by appointment.
Do you want a local crematory? Homeward Bound's packages run from $150 to $325 by weight and urn, with drop-off at West 10th Street or Trafalgar. Family Forever, on Bloyd Avenue, quotes by phone.
Do you want the ashes back? All three offer private cremation; Silver Bell and Family Forever also offer a lower-cost cremation with no ashes returned.