CREMATION SERVICES
We understand the emotions that come with the loss of a pet. Please do not hesitate to call us anytime with questions or concerns. We are here to help you find peace and a sense of closure while providing genuine care for you and your pet.
A DEPOSIT OF NO LESS THAN 50% OF YOUR PETS CREMATION PRICE IS REQUIRED AT DROP OFF/PICKUP. WE ACCEPT CASH, CREDIT CARD, AND VENMO. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CARE CREDIT.
SAVE ASHES CREMATION: Because crematories use confusing terms like "private", "individual" and even "communal" we have decided to simply say "SAVE". Our Save Ashes Cremation is defined as a cremation in which YOUR pet's ashes, and only your pet's ashes, are returned to you. The cremation itself is usually completed 3-7 days after we receive your pet. ALL SAVE ASHES CREMATIONS ARE DONE ON-SITE HERE AT THE HILL PET CREMATORY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Click HERE to learn more about our business and answers to the most common questions we are asked.
A cremation urn is NOT included in the cost of cremation. Not everyone wants and urn, so we do not up charge our cremation price to include one. Instead, your pet's ashes will be placed in a white, non-decorative cardboard box with a poem. If you would like to purchase an urn, we do offer a large selection of pet urns and cremation jewelry in our online store. Clients may also visit our office and showroom (by appointment) to view our sample urns and in-stock items. If you already have an urn (from us or a different source) we are happy to insert your pet's ashes at no additional cost.
DROP OFF OPTIONS:
When a pet dies at home, pet owners are welcome to drop off at The Hill Pet Crematory office (6796 State Hwy C, Altenburg, MO/Northern Cape Girardeau County) or request a home pick up. The chart below provides the cost of a private individual cremation should you transport your pet to us at our office. Because we do not have set office hours, we ask that you always call first to verify someone is available to assist you. If we are unavailable or you simply do not wish to wait for a return phone call (example: middle of the night) we do offer an AFTER HOURS DROP OFF OPTION. Click Here for more details.
PICK UP OPTIONS:
While we do advertise home pickup, there are limits to our availability and the distance we will travel. Please call or text us your address and we will provide options and provide a price quote if applicable. The average home pickup charge is $40.00 - $100.00. This fee must be paid before we travel to your location and does not include delivery once your pet's ashes are ready to be returned. However you may pick up for free in our office.
UNDERSTANDING COSTS AND PARTICIPATING VETERINARIAN OPTIONS:
The Hill Pet Crematory offers cremation services directly through several participating veterinarians in Cape Girardeau, Scott, Bollinger, Perry, Ste Genevieve, and Butler Counties.
The prices listed below are ONLY for those owners who personally deliver their pet to our office at 6796 State Hwy C, Altenburg. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE PRICE THE VET OFFICE QUOTES MAY NOT MATCH THE PRICE LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE! Each participating veterinary office incurs their own expenses when providing our services. These include properly labeling your pet with a cremation tag, completing all necessary paperwork as required by our facility, preserving your pet's body in cold storage until we arrive for pickup, handling payments for service (credit card fees and bookkeeping expenses), contacting each pet owner for pickup after we return your ashes to their office. In addition, many veterinary offices have chosen to include a clay paw impression with each of their Save Ash Cremations which adds to the cost differentiation.
A DEPOSIT OF NO LESS THAN 50%
OF YOUR PETS CREMATION PRICE
IS REQUIRED AT DROP OFF/PICKUP.
WE ACCEPT CASH, CREDIT CARD,
AND VENMO. SORRY WE DO NOT
ACCEPT CARE CREDIT.
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Pet's ..Weight..
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Save Ashes
Cremation
This price is only for pet
owners who personally
deliver their pet to
The Hill Pet Crematory.
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Deposit Due
We require a 50% deposit when we receive your pet. We accept cash, credit card, or venmo.
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bird, gerbil, iguana, etc
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$50.00
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$25.00
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2-24
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$120.00
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$60.00
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25-49
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$130.00
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$65.00
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50-74
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$144.00
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$72.00
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75-99
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$160.00
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$80.00
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100-124
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$180.00
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$90.00
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125-174
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$220.00
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$110.00
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175-300
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$250.00
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$125.00
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CLICK HERE TO ORDER CLAY PAW PRINTS
CLICK HERE TO ORDER CLAY PAW PRINTS
MASS CREMATION (No Ashes Returned)
A mass cremation means that your pet will be placed in the cremation chamber with other pets. With a mass cremation, ashes are NOT returned to the owner. Mass cremation is often chosen because it is economical yet dignified.
NOTICE: In the past, ashes from mass cremations were spread in our field or near our pond. However, beginning March 2024, not all mass cremations will be cremated on site here at The Hill Pet Crematory, Cape Girardeau County. Instead, we will, on occasion, subcontract with Animal Care Services (ACS), a larger crematory near Festus, MO (approx. 1 hour north) to help us complete our mass cremations. These pet's will be picked up from our walk-in cooler on a Friday and transported by van to their facility for cremation. If you have any questions about this process we would be happy to speak with you anytime. My personal cell number is 573-579-0706.
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Pet's Weight
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Drop Off
Mass Price
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0-14lbs
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$20.00
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15-29lbs
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$25.00
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30-59lbs
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$35.00
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60-89lbs
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$40.00
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90-124lbs
125+
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$45.00
$45.00
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