Pet Cremation - Reno, Nevada
Pet Cremation in Reno, NV
In Reno the choice between water and flame cremation is a local one. Truckee Meadows Pet Aftercare on Barron Way uses only bio-cremation, the water process, and publishes its prices, while Heart's Companion on Bell Street runs a traditional crematory with viewings, same-day service and vets for an at-home goodbye.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in Reno typically runs $100 to $450 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $230 to $270.
Communal pet cremation (ashes not returned): $100 to $160.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in Reno
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Truckee Meadows Pet Aftercare
Best for families who want water cremation in Reno at a published price.
Typical range
$100 to $270
medium dog
Truckee Meadows is locally and independently owned and is Northern Nevada's first and only pet aftercare provider using bio-cremation, the water process also called aquamation, at its own facility on Barron Way. It publishes every price: for a 20 to 75 lb dog, $230 to $270 individual or $100 to $160 communal, with individual ashes ready in 3 to 7 days.
One thing to know: It offers water cremation only, so a family that wants flame cremation should call Heart's Companion. Individual pets share the machine in separate partitioned compartments rather than a chamber of their own, pickup within 10 miles is $70 with more beyond, and it is closed on Sundays.
Heart's Companion Pet Memorial Center
Best for families who want flame cremation with a viewing, or the same team for an at-home goodbye.
Contact for pricing
Heart's Companion runs a pet memorial center with its own crematory on Bell Street in Reno, offering private cremation with a cedar urn and the option of a full or partial viewing, and communal cremation with the remains scattered on private land in northern Nevada. It has veterinarians for at-home euthanasia by appointment, and same-day cremation is available.
One thing to know: It publishes no prices, so call for the cremation and any same-day or euthanasia fees. It is open weekdays 8 to 6 and closed at weekends.
Lap of Love
The largest at-home pet euthanasia network in the US
Typical range
$300 to $450
medium dog
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Flame or water? Truckee Meadows offers water cremation only; Heart's Companion offers flame cremation, with a full or partial viewing if you want one.
Do you want a price before you call? Truckee Meadows publishes $100 to $160 communal and $230 to $270 individual for a 20 to 75 lb dog. Heart's Companion quotes by phone, and Lap of Love publishes $300 to $450 including its home euthanasia visit.
How soon, and who collects? Truckee Meadows returns individual ashes in 3 to 7 days and collects within 10 miles for $70. Heart's Companion offers same-day cremation on weekdays.