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How much does horse cremation cost?
In short: published UK prices run from about £330 to £755 for communal horse cremation and about £650 to £1,490 for individual cremation with ashes returned. Size, casket and collection distance make the biggest difference. Ranges from three published price lists, checked 10 November 2026.
The price depends mostly on three things: whether you choose communal or individual cremation, your horse’s size, and how far the crematorium has to travel to collect them. The figures below come from crematoria that publish their prices online. They’re typical ranges, not a quote. Always ask for a written price before you agree to anything.
Typical UK prices
| Type | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Communal cremation | about £330 to £755 | Your horse is cremated with other animals. Ashes are not returned. |
| Individual cremation | about £650 to £1,490 | Your horse is cremated alone and their ashes are returned, usually in a casket. |
These ranges come from three published price lists, checked on 10 November 2026:
- W. Martin & Son (Essex): communal from £330 and individual from £650, with collection included. Size is the main factor.
- Coton Meadows Pet Crematorium (Shropshire): individual only, from £675 for a pony up to 12hh to £875 for a heavy horse, including VAT, plus collection at £1.50 a mile.
- Anima Care (prices dated 11 May 2026): communal from £515.25 to £755.50 and individual from £822.50 to £1,491.50, depending on height and casket, plus collection at £2.35 a mile.
What changes the price
- Size. Prices usually go up by height band, with the highest prices for heavy horses and shires.
- Collection distance. Some crematoria include collection, while others charge by the mile. If you’re a long way from the crematorium, ask for the total including collection.
- Casket or container. Individual cremation prices often vary with the casket you choose.
- Keepsakes. Some crematoria offer a plait of mane or tail, or a cleaned shoe, for an extra charge. Anima Care lists this at £62.
- Timing. Weekend, bank holiday or out-of-hours collections may cost more. Ask when you call.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Ask whether collection is included, and compare the total price rather than the headline price.
- Check your horse’s insurance policy. The British Horse Society notes that cover for euthanasia is often only partial and that some insurers need to be contacted before a non-emergency euthanasia (BHS).
- Communal cremation costs less if having the ashes back isn’t important to you.
Questions to ask a crematorium
- Is the price for individual or communal cremation?
- Does the price include collection from my yard or vet, and VAT?
- How soon can you collect, and do you collect at weekends?
- For individual cremation, how will the ashes be returned, and when?
- Can I keep a plait or a shoe?
If you’d like help finding a crematorium, request a callback and we’ll talk you through the options. You may also find what to do when a horse dies helpful.