Pet Cremation - St. Louis, Missouri
Pet Cremation in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has a crematory that includes pickup in its price: Heartland charges $345 for a private cremation of a pet over 25 lbs, collected from anywhere within 50 miles of the Arch, and cremates police and service dogs free. Hughes at Hillcrest Abbey offers water cremation, and Paws Forever is a one-person, personal service.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in St. Louis typically runs $245 to $345 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $245 to $345.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in St. Louis
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Heartland Pet Cremation
Best for St. Louis families who want pickup included in one price.
Typical range
from $345
private, over 25 lbs, pickup included
Heartland Pet Cremation publishes one all-in price: $345 for pets over 25 lbs, $245 below that, covering private cremation, pickup from home or your vet within 50 miles of the Arch, a clay paw print, a fur clipping and a basic urn. Police dogs and registered service dogs are cremated free.
One thing to know: Pickups more than 50 miles from the Arch can cost extra, and there is no lower-priced communal option on its price list.
Paws Forever
Best for St. Louis families who want one person to look after everything.
Contact for pricing
Paws Forever is run by Kathy Kuebler, certified in pet loss and grief companioning, who comes to your home to collect your pet and returns the ashes in a redwood box with a plaster paw print.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, so call for a quote, and it is a small service, so timing depends on one person.
Hughes Funeral Alternatives
Best for St. Louis families who want water cremation in a funeral home setting.
Contact for pricing
Hughes Funeral Alternatives at Hillcrest Abbey says it is the only St. Louis-area funeral home offering water cremation (aquamation) for pets, with staff available 24 hours a day and a choice of urns and memorials.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, so call for a quote.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Do you want pickup included? Heartland's $245 or $345 covers pickup within 50 miles of the Arch. Paws Forever and Hughes quote by phone.
Water or flame? Hughes Funeral Alternatives offers water cremation (aquamation) for pets. Heartland cremates by flame.
Do you want one person throughout? Paws Forever's owner collects your pet and brings the ashes back in person.