Pet collection and cremation arranger

Grieving pet owners, plus vet clinics that want a trusted service to recommend to clients.

A service fee per pet covering collection, cremation (with the partner's cost passed on) and aftercare, with extras like urns, clay paw prints, memorial jewellery and cards.

• Compassion and calm communication with upset people
• Respectful handling of animals
• Reliable and on call for time-sensitive requests
• Basic admin and record keeping

• Public liability insurance and cover for your vehicle being used for this purpose, check with your insurer
• Rules on transporting and storing animal remains, check with your state or territory agriculture or environment body and local council
• Rules on pet burial differ by council and state, check before advising customers
• Emotional strain and being on call, plan time off and support for yourself
• Clear records so ashes are never mixed up, and be clear with customers about private versus communal cremation

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, supplies, keepsakes and setup. You arrange cremation through a partner crematorium, so you don't need to buy cremation equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many collections you do, keepsake sales and vet clinic referrals. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check public liability and vehicle cover with your insurer. Check rules on transporting and storing animal remains with your state or territory agriculture or environment body and local council. Pet burial rules differ by council and state, so check before advising customers.