Pet Cremation Equipment Cost Guide: What Everything Really Costs in 2026

I get the cost question on almost every quote call, so let me just put the real numbers on the table. These are our current catalog prices as of July 2026 — not ranges pulled from thin air, not "call for pricing" games. What follows is what pet aftercare equipment actually costs, straight from the price list we sell off every day.

Walk-In Pet Body Coolers: $10,494 to $24,200

The refrigeration room is the anchor purchase for any pet crematory, high-volume veterinary hospital, or shelter operation. Our current walk-in cooler line runs from $10,494.74 for the 6×8 (3–4 body capacity, the right size for a single clinic) up to $24,200.83 for the 20×20 walk-in refrigerator (48+ body spaces, institutional scale). The workhorse middle of the line — the 10×10 at $12,869.07, the 10×12 at $14,069.22, and the 6-Body Dual-Door at $15,177.75 — is where most pet crematories land. Full model-by-model pricing is on our pet mortuary coolers catalog page.

Walk-In Freezers: $12,704 to $24,137

Freezers run roughly $2,000–$3,000 above the equivalent cooler footprint because of the heavier refrigeration package. Current range: $12,704.99 for the 6×8 freezer to $24,137.27 for the 10×25. If your holding windows run past a week, or you're a shelter managing volume, the freezer conversation belongs in your budget from day one — our cooler comparison article walks through when each makes sense.

Transport & Lifting: $229 to $15,995

This is the category people under-budget. A basic Easy-Fold stretcher runs $229 and a wheeled folding stretcher $329 — every clinic should have one. The cadaver cart at $2,144 handles in-facility transfers. Powered lifting starts with the HD 1000 MAX at $5,511.23 and the low-clearance HD 1000 LowLoad at $6,198, and tops out with the powered mortuary stretcher at $15,995. If your team handles large-breed cases regularly, powered lifting is a staff-protection line item, not a luxury. Full lineup: pet transport equipment.

What About the Crematory Machine Itself?

Straight answer: we don't sell crematory machines or retorts, so I won't quote you numbers on someone else's equipment. What we build is everything around the machine — the pre-cremation cold storage, racks, lifts, and handling systems. See our pet cremation equipment program for how that package comes together.

The Costs People Forget

Freight: quoted per shipment based on your ZIP and access — always get the delivered number in writing before you commit. Electrical: our standard walk-ins run 208-230V single-phase; confirm your panel capacity with your electrician before ordering. Optional lockable handles: $125 per door. Maintenance: quarterly service is required to maintain warranty coverage under our WR-1.0 terms — budget for it.

How to Pay for It

0% Shop Pay Installments at checkout for qualified buyers, extended financing on orders over $5,000, Section 179 in-year tax treatment, and purchase orders accepted from municipal, university, and institutional buyers. Details on our financing page.