In-home pet euthanasia and cremation in Chicago
We found 14 providers in the Chicago area on their own websites: 3 in-home euthanasia vets, 13 cremation providers (4 with aquamation), 1 pet cemetery and 3 offering hospice or comfort care. 2 in-home vets post a price online: Compassionate Veterinary Hospice from $445, EverPaw - At Home Pet Euthanasia Chicago from $450.
Each listing checked on the provider's own website, most recently October 20, 2026. No one pays to be listed or to appear higher. How we order this list.
Providers in the Chicago area
Showing all 14.
In-home euthanasia (3)
EverPaw - At Home Pet Euthanasia Chicago
Comes to you: Houston, TX and Chicago, IL + suburbs; Texas, Illinois and surrounding areas
- Posted prices
- In-Home Euthanasia $450 Starting at; In-Home Euthanasia + Communal Cremation $825; Private Cremation $925 (euthanasia plus private cremation, cedar...
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
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- Book online
- Yes
- What their site says about timing
- Book Online Now; see real appointment times in your area.
- Price includes
- In-Home Euthanasia: Licensed veterinarian visit; Pre-sedation for comfort; Gentle in-home euthanasia; No time limits. Communal: Gentle in-home euthanasia; Pet humanely cremated; Ashes scattered in memorial garden; Grief support resources available. Private: Gentle in-home euthanasia; Pet individually cremated; Ashes returned in a cedar urn; Clay paw print keepsake; Grief support resources available.
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Visit length
- No time limits - take as long as you need; there is no rush.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- Urn
- Ashes returned in a cedar urn
- Keepsakes
- Clay paw print keepsake
- Communal ashes
- memorial garden
- Grief support
- Grief support resources available; follow-up from our team.
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Laura, Dr Samatha, Dr Samantha
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price In-Home Euthanasia $450 Starting at In-Home Euthanasia + Communal Cremation $825 Starting at In-Home Euthanasia + Private Cremation $925 Starting at Sources: everpaw.co, everpaw.co/services, everpaw.co/services/cat-euthanasia, everpaw.co/services/dog-euthanasia, everpaw.co/services/in-home-pet-euthanasia
Call (312) 757-8787Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Compassionate Veterinary Hospice
Comes to you: Northeastern Illinois, including Chicago
After-hours (+$175-$250) and holiday (+$250) fees are at the doctor's discretion
- Posted prices
- Euthanasia-$445 (includes 15 minute telehealth visit and travel up...; Private Cremation (ashes returned to you): $475-$620; Memorial Cremation (ashes scattered at cemetery): $275-$350
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- What their site says about timing
- 24/7 access to medical advice. Office hours Mon-Fri 8am 7pm, Sat 9am 2pm, Sun Closed; appointments vary.
- Price includes
- Euthanasia-$445 Includes: 15 minute Telehealth visit with one of our veterinarians before they come to your home; Home visit by DVM for peaceful euthanasia; Travel to the appointment up to 50 minutes round-trip. Private Cremation Includes: Complimentary fur clipping
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Crematory they use
- Hinsdale Pet Cemetery in Willowbrook, IL
- Keepsakes
- Complimentary fur clipping
- Grief support
- Caregiver/Grief Support; Emotional support for your family; articles on grieving the loss of a pet
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Amir Shanan, DVM, CHPV
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price in-home euthanasia $445 private cremation (ashes returned to you) $475-$620 Sources: pethospicechicago.com, pethospicechicago.com/home-hospice/hospice-faqs, pethospicechicago.com/in-home-euthanasia/at-home-euthanasia-pricing, pethospicechicago.com/about, pethospicechicago.com/about/our-team
Call (773) 244-1045Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
LAST KISS At Home Pet Euthanasia And Cremation Services
Comes to you: Chicago, Illinois & customers within a 60-mile radius
Water cremation (aquamation) through a partner; clay paw print is an extra cost
- Timing
- Their site mentions evenings or weekends
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
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- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- We can schedule the appointment when it is convenient for everyone, including afterhours and short-notice.
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Visit length
- the vet always allows enough time so that you should never feel rushed; whole appointment typically between 30-45 minutes
- Large dogs
- returns with a stretcher (for larger pets). If using the stretcher, another person is needed to help the vet carry the pet out
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Crematory they use
- Peaceful Passage Aquamation
- Own crematory
- No, uses a partner
- How they track your pet
- strict identification procedures in place to ensure that your pet’s ashes are theirs alone
- Keepsakes
- clay paw print memento (additional cost)
- Grief support
- Pet loss support groups, telephone hotlines, online resources
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Sarah Hadzic, DVM, PhD, CHPV, Dr. Sarah Hadzic
Sources: lastkissathome.com, lastkissathome.com/Pet-Euthanasia-Contact.html
Call (773) 750-6468Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Cremation and aquamation (10)
Cherished Companions by Haben
8053 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
Private (individual) cremation only; in-home euthanasia for cats and dogs is provided by veterinarian Dr. John Murray
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day service, evenings or weekends
- Posted prices (some)
- Cherished Goodbye private cremation, Small 6-25 lbs $200 (0-5 lbs...; In-home euthanasia + private cremation, Small (0-25 lbs) $825
- Ashes back
- Most families receive ashes within 1-2 business days (24 hour expedited option for an extra fee)
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Travel fee
- $225+ (based on distance from Skokie)
- Same-day service
- Mentioned on their site
- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- Weekend & After-hours appointments are available upon request.
- Price includes
- Cherished Goodbye includes on-site private cremation, signed certificate of passing, pet loss resources, pawprint tin urn; Signature Farewell includes Sheesham Rosewood urn and personalized clay paw print.
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Large dogs
- Their site says they can help with large dogs.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How they track your pet
- multi-point chain-of-custody software system (ID tags, paperwork, and QR code/numbered tracking); strict ID tagging, logging at each hand-off, closed-door controls, final verification
- Families can watch
- Yes, per their site
- Ashes back
- Most families receive ashes within 1-2 business days (24 hour expedited option for an extra fee)
- How ashes come back
- pickup & delivery options; secure shipping within U.S.P.S.
- Urn
- Cherished Goodbye includes pawprint tin urn; Signature Farewell includes Sheesham Rosewood urn with golden pawprint inlay
- Keepsakes
- pawprints, hair clippings, jewelry, personalized clay imprint, engraving
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
- Grief support
- Pet Loss Resources
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Cherished Goodbye private cremation package (0-5 lbs) $150 Cherished Goodbye private cremation package (6-25 lbs) $200 Cherished Goodbye private cremation package (26-60 lbs) $275 Cherished Goodbye private cremation package (61-100 lbs) $325 Cherished Goodbye private cremation package (100+ lbs) $375 Home Transfer $225+ (based on distance from Skokie) Expedited Pet Cremation $125 Witness Cremation $175 Cremated Remains Delivery $50 Personalized Clay Imprint $40 Sources: habenpetcremation.com, habenpetcremation.com/faq, habenpetcremation.com/private-pet-cremation, habenpetcremation.com/in-home-euthanasia, habenpetcremation.com/merchandise, habenpetcremation.com
Call (847) 673-3546Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
St Francis Pet Crematorium
6N441 Catalpa Avenue Wood Dale, Illinois 60191
Private cremation by appointment only
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day service
- Posted prices (some)
- Veiled private non-viewing cremation, Small 5 lbs - 20 lbs $140...; Angel Plan standard private cremation $300.00 plus urn cost
- Ashes back
- within a three-day period; next day for Best Friend Plan; same day for Companion Plan
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Travel fee
- Horse transport through Brier Hill livestock enterprises at a separate rate from cremation fee
- Same-day service
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- Private cremations are scheduled by appointment only; 24-HR ER Pickup
- Price includes
- Angel Plan: professional care and grooming, prayer cards; Best Friend Plan: basic urn, professional care and grooming, custom named prayer cards, flowers, certificate; Companion Plan: high end urn, limo pickup within fifty miles, professional care and grooming, custom named prayer cards, flowers, candles, music, food/water
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Payment help
- Pre-need pet cremation; deposit cremation service fees into a secure account
- Visit length
- opportunity to spend the final moments privately or with family before cremation
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How they track your pet
- Your pet is given an tracking identification number; private cremations are tracked by its own identification number
- Families can watch
- Yes, per their site
- Ashes back
- within a three-day period; next day for Best Friend Plan; same day for Companion Plan
- How ashes come back
- pickup or hand delivery; free urn delivery
- Urn
- Angel Plan: plus urn cost; Best Friend Plan: includes basic urn; Companion Plan: includes high end urn
- Keepsakes
- prayer cards; custom named prayer cards, flowers, candles, music, food/water; certificate of cremation
- Bring a pet in directly
- No, by arrangement
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
- Grief support
- Officials from Saint Francis are available to console grieving family members and provide one on one attention.
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Private cremation Angel Plan $300.00 plus urn cost Private cremation Best Friend Plan $425.00 Private cremation Companion Plan $700.00 Veiled private non-viewing cremation Extra Small 0-5 lbs $50 Veiled private non-viewing cremation Small 5-20 lbs $140 Veiled private non-viewing cremation Medium 21-40 lbs $160 Veiled private non-viewing cremation Large 41-60 lbs $175 Veiled private non-viewing cremation Extra Large Over 60 lbs $190 Same day service add-on for ashes (urn) $90.00 Sources: sfpcweb.com, sfpcweb.com/cremation-main, sfpcweb.com/equestrian-cremation, sfpcweb.com/private-cremation, sfpcweb.com/pre-need-pet-cremation
Call (630) 766-3646Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Animal Cremation Society Of Chicagoland
5201 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Pets over 70 lbs not accepted. Drop-off by appointment; does not perform euthanasia (off-site euthanasia via a local vet by appointment).
- Timing
- Their site mentions evenings or weekends
- Posted prices
- $130.00 for cats (drop offs only); $160.00 for small dogs
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- I will also be there for you 24 hours a day and offer a pick-up service.
- Price includes
- Private Single Cremation; memorial package includes Custom Paw Print, Keepsake Jewelry and Scattering Tube
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Large dogs
- can not accept pets over 70 pounds
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- Yes
- Keepsakes
- Custom Paw Print, Keepsake Jewelry and Scattering Tube
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price private single pet cremation - cats cat $130.00 private single pet cremation - small dogs small dog $160.00 Sources: animalcremationsocietyofchicagoland.com, animalcremationsocietyofchicagoland.com/no-access, animalcremationsocietyofchicagoland.com/departed-friends, animalcremationsocietyofchicagoland.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PetCreamation1200b.pdf, animalcremationsocietyofchicagoland.com/hello-world
Call (312) 877-4300Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Chicago Pet Cremation Services
3515 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60641
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- What their site says about timing
- Complete the entire pet cremation arrangement from the privacy of your home.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- Keepsakes
- Parting Stone
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
Sources: chicagopetcremationservices.com
Call (312) 582-9090Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Kozy Acres Pet Cemetery & Crematory
18125 South Farrell Road Joliet, Illinois 60432
- Timing
- Their site mentions evenings or weekends
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- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- After hours emergency pick-up.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- Yes
- Families can watch
- Yes, per their site
Sources: kozyacres.co, kozyacres.co/burialservices, kozyacres.co/cremation
Call (815) 723-9588Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Peaceful Passage Aquamation
4472 N Elston Ave Suite A Chicago IL 60630
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- Price includes
- The cost includes your choice of an urn or a scatter tube.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- Urn
- your choice of an urn or a scatter tube
- Keepsakes
- urn or scatter tube
- Communal ashes
- scattered together
Sources: peacefulpassageaquamation.com, peacefulpassageaquamation.com/pricing, peacefulpassageaquamation.com/aquamation-order, peacefulpassageaquamation.com/about, peacefulpassageaquamation.com/euthansia
Call (773) 372-7414Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Cherished Pets Remembered Pet Crematorium
7861 88th Ave, Justice, Illinois 60458
Their site doesn't name this area; confirm they serve you
Call (800) 497-4901Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Chicagoland Pet Cremation
950 W Lake St, Roselle, Illinois 60172
Their site doesn't name this area; confirm they serve you
Call (847) 773-7297Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Cypress Woods Pet Crematory
8429 44th Pl, Lyons, Illinois 60534
Call (708) 557-4039Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Pet Cremation by Water
11 W College Dr, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Call (847) 414-4414Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Vet clinics that mention hospice care (1)
Duke Animal Hospital
3941 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60613
General vet clinic; mentions hospice care, call to confirm.
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- What their site says about timing
- Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ... Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: Closed
- Veterinarians named
- Angela Duke, DVM, Ashley Alore, DVM, Mark Sadler, DVM, Reese Bailey, DVM, Madeline Benjamin, DVM, Hilary Coulombe, DVM, Nicole Hoogerhyde, DVM, Caraline Nack, DVM
Sources: dukeanimalhospital.com, dukeanimalhospital.com/patient-resources/faqs/index, dukeanimalhospital.com/services/index, dukeanimalhospital.com/services/wellness-prevention/index, dukeanimalhospital.com/services/testing-diagnostics/index
Call (773) 697-9757Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
National in-home networks that list this area
These networks book vets across many cities. We list them separately because their own pages say they serve the area; we have not checked each of their vets one by one.
- Lap of Love: A national network of veterinarians who focus on in-home hospice and euthanasia. Their Chicago page (area page opened, October 20, 2026)
- CodaPet: A booking service that lists independent in-home euthanasia vets. Their Chicago page (listed in their own sitemap, October 20, 2026)
- Pet Loss At Home: A national network of in-home euthanasia vets. Their Chicago page (listed in their own sitemap, October 20, 2026)
Map of 11 places you can visit (crematories, cemeteries and clinics). In-home vets come to you, so they are not pinned.
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How much does in-home pet euthanasia cost in Chicago?
Only 2 in-home vets here post a visit-only price, so we can't give a fair range for visits yet; any package prices are in the table below. Prices usually change with your pet's size and whether cremation is included, so ask what the quote covers.
| Service | Providers posting | Starting prices (a range only from 3 providers) |
|---|---|---|
| In-home euthanasia (visit only) | 2 | Compassionate Veterinary Hospice: from $445; EverPaw - At Home Pet Euthanasia Chicago: from $450 |
| In-home euthanasia with communal cremation | 1 | EverPaw - At Home Pet Euthanasia Chicago: from $825 |
| In-home euthanasia with cremation, ashes returned | 1 | EverPaw - At Home Pet Euthanasia Chicago: from $925 |
| Cremation with ashes returned (private or individual) | 4 | $130 to $475 |
| Communal cremation (ashes not returned) | 1 | Compassionate Veterinary Hospice: from $275 |
These are the starting prices providers publish for the service itself, often for the smallest pet. Fees and add-ons (travel, after-hours, witnessing, shipping) are left out here and shown on each provider's page. "Ashes returned" covers private and "individual" cremation; some providers' "individual" means your pet shares the chamber with dividers, so ask which they mean. Your total can be higher for a large dog or private cremation.
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Can a vet come today in Chicago?
None of the providers we checked here say on their website that they offer same-day visits, though 1 mention evenings, weekends or 24/7 phone lines. Calling is still worth it; many fit in urgent visits when they can. If your pet is suffering and no one can come soon, call an emergency animal hospital.
What happens during an in-home visit in Chicago?
Visits differ by vet, so here is what the 3 in-home vets in this area say on their own sites.
- Sedation first: 2 of 3 say they give a sedative before the final injection; the rest don't say either way.
- Family and other pets: 3 say family members and other pets are welcome to be there.
- Large dogs: 1 describes how it helps with a large dog afterward (LAST KISS At Home Pet Euthanasia And Cremation Services).
- Aftercare: 3 say they can take your pet with them for cremation, so you don't have to arrange transport.
Questions about your pet's comfort, medicines or timing belong with your own vet or the visiting vet. We don't give medical advice.
Cremation in Chicago: will I get my own pet's ashes back?
With a private cremation your pet is cremated alone and the ashes come back to you. With a communal cremation several pets are cremated together and ashes are not returned. Some providers also offer a "partitioned" or "individual" option, so ask what their word means. In Chicago, 13 providers offer cremation, and 4 say they run their own crematory; 3 let families watch.
| Provider | What their site says |
|---|---|
| Cherished Companions by Haben | Most families receive ashes within 1-2 business days (24 hour expedited option for an extra fee) |
| St Francis Pet Crematorium | within a three-day period; next day for Best Friend Plan; same day for Companion Plan |
Can I take my pet straight to a crematory in Chicago?
- Cherished Companions by Haben says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
- St Francis Pet Crematorium says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
- Animal Cremation Society Of Chicagoland says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
- Chicago Pet Cremation Services says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
How we picked and ordered these providers
We started from map listings for in-home euthanasia, cremation, pet cemeteries and house-call vets in Chicago, then read each business's own website. A provider is listed only if its site says it offers one of these services. The order is by facts, not ratings or money: providers are grouped by their main service (in-home euthanasia first, then cremation, cemeteries, hospice, clinics and house-call vets), and inside each group those that state same-day visits come first, then those that post prices, then those whose sites answer more of the questions families ask. Full method.
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