Pet Cremation - St. Paul, Minnesota
Pet Cremation in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul has its own family-owned pet crematory, on Bush Avenue on the East Side, that does only private cremation and often the same day. For a lower price, an Edina crematory across the river lists communal cremation from $125, and a Woodbury provider offers water cremation from $190 with free pickup.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in St. Paul typically runs $155 to $325 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $190 to $325.
Communal pet cremation (ashes not returned): from $155.
Prices last updated: November 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in St. Paul
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Caring Paws Pet Cremation
Best for St. Paul families who want a private cremation in their own city, often the same day.
Typical range
$200 to $225
private, dogs and cats
Caring Paws is a locally and family owned crematory on Bush Avenue in St. Paul that cremates on site, one pet at a time, 100 percent private. A dog or cat costs $200 to $225 with the ashes returned, smaller pets $175, and it offers same-day cremation, with the facility open seven days a week, often on less than 30 minutes notice.
One thing to know: Pets over 75 lbs and home or clinic transport can cost extra, and the transport fees are on a separate map rather than listed. There is no communal option.
Pet Cremation Services of Minnesota
Best for Twin Cities families who want a private cremation the same day.
Typical range
$155 to $325
by service, 36 to 99 lbs
Pet Cremation Services of Minnesota publishes three options: a private same-day cremation at $325 for any pet up to 100 lbs, semi-private at $245 for 36 to 99 lbs ($195 under 35), with a physical barrier between pets, and simple communal cremation at $155 ($125 under 35).
One thing to know: It is closed on Sundays, and engraving the urn costs $75 more.
Pet Memories AquaCremation
Best for St. Paul families who want water cremation with free pickup and keepsakes included.
Typical range
from $190
water cremation, starting price
Pet Memories AquaCremation is run by Wade and Jennifer Jackson in Woodbury, about 10 miles east of downtown St. Paul, and does private water cremation. Its weight-based, all-inclusive prices start at $190, and every plan includes your choice of urn, a clay paw print and a certificate. Pickup is free within 35 miles, which covers St. Paul.
One thing to know: It does water cremation only, the $190 is a starting figure that rises with weight, and its site does not publish a full price table or turnaround, so ask for your pet's total.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Do you want your pet's ashes back, and alone? Caring Paws only does private cremation, $200 to $225 for a dog or cat. Pet Cremation Services lists private same-day cremation at $325, semi-private at $245 for 36 to 99 lbs, and simple communal at $155 ($125 under 35 lbs).
Flame or water? Caring Paws and Pet Cremation Services do flame cremation. Pet Memories AquaCremation does private water cremation from $190, with an urn and paw print included.
Who will collect your pet? Pet Memories picks up free within 35 miles. Pet Cremation Services charges $150 anywhere within 30 miles. Caring Paws offers free transport from many Twin Cities clinics and lists home transport fees on a map.