Cost of eutanasia/private cremation - London

gettingready

My 12.5 yo German Shepherd, Zara gave me a real scare not long ago when I thought it was time to let her go.

Thankfully she picked up and despite being senile in her ways - she is not uncomfortable, she enjoys a little walk every day and barking at foxes in the garden.

But that made me think - I spoke to my vet at the time and was quoted around £750 to have her go my way when the time comes.

I will want a home visit from the vet and individual cremation for Zara - so i can keep her on the shelf next to Tiger and Teddy, the 2 cats that passed away.

I want to be prepared - financially. As I know emotionally I will a total mess. I have Zara since she was 4 months old baby.

The question is - £750 seems like an absolute awful lot.

I was also looking at possibly vet coming for a home visit but not taking Zara away but rather me arranging a private cremation myself - I looked at few companies online that do this and it is much cheaper.

As much as I love my dog - I also need to be realistic about what I may be able to afford.

Has anyone had that dilemma recently?

How did you handle it?

Zara at 4 months




Zara at around 5 years



Zara at 12 years

MovingForwards

Home visits are more expensive.

Cremation for a dog varies depending on their size and does cost more than a cat. As you have found out.

Best off phoning round all the pet crematoriums and get a feel for (1) price and (2) whether you would want want them to do it.

gettingready

I realise all that.

I am really hoping for some recommendations (that is why I put London in the post) from people who may have gone through this rather than googling options.

Has anyone had that dilemma recently?

How did you handle it?