Pet Cremation - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pet Cremation in Pittsburgh, PA
Compare Pittsburgh's pet cremation prices on the total, not the headline: OakCrest charges $250 for a private cremation of a 26 to 50 lb dog plus $75 for transport, while Pittsburgh Pet Cremation's $400 package includes pickup and hand delivery of the ashes. At Chartiers in Bridgeville, the owner does every cremation personally.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in Pittsburgh typically runs $250 to $400 for a medium dog.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): $250 to $400.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in Pittsburgh
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Pittsburgh Pet Cremation
Best for Pittsburgh families who want one price that includes pickup and delivery.
Typical range
from $400
package, medium dog
Pittsburgh Pet Cremation publishes all-inclusive packages by weight: $400 for a 26 to 50 lb dog, from $350 up to 25 lbs to $500 up to 100 lbs, covering pickup, private cremation, a digital paw print, a certificate and hand delivery of the ashes, usually within 3 to 5 business days. Paying cash saves $30.
One thing to know: A clay paw print costs $25 extra, and the packages are the only option on its price list, so there is no lower-cost communal choice.
OakCrest Pet Crematory
Best for Pittsburgh families who want the lowest published private cremation price.
Typical range
from $250
private, medium dog
OakCrest, part of the Fred Donatelli family of businesses, publishes the lowest private cremation prices here: $250 for a 26 to 50 lb dog, $175 up to 25 lbs, $325 and $400 for larger dogs, and $3.50 a pound over 100.
One thing to know: Transportation costs $75 within 10 miles of the crematory and $1.50 a mile beyond, so confirm the total when you call.
Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation
Best for Pittsburgh families who want the person they talk to to do the cremation.
Contact for pricing
Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation in Bridgeville is run by its owner, who has personally performed every cremation there for 20 years. Your pet stays at the Bridgeville facility until the ashes come back to you, and the owner works directly with your family, not through vets.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, the phone is the only real way to arrange things, and it is a one-person operation, so leave a message if no one answers.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
What is the full price? OakCrest's $250 for a medium dog plus $75 transport within 10 miles comes to about $325; Pittsburgh Pet Cremation's $400 includes pickup and delivery. Chartiers quotes by phone.
Who handles your pet? At Chartiers, the owner has performed every cremation for 20 years, and your pet never leaves the Bridgeville facility.
How soon? Pittsburgh Pet Cremation usually returns the ashes within 3 to 5 business days. Ask the others when you call.