Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Aichi — Fees and How to Apply, 38 Cities

Nagoya (名古屋市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥1,000 (Environmental Services Office)

Drop-off

¥500 (Environmental Services Office) / ¥1,100–4,400 (Yagoto Saijo)

Ash return

No

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Nagoya (名古屋市)'s official pagecity.nagoya.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Toyohashi (豊橋市)

Pickup ¥620 · Drop-off Free · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥620

Drop-off

Free

Ash return

Not allowed

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Toyohashi (豊橋市)'s official pagecity.toyohashi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Okazaki (岡崎市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Under 5kg: resident ¥2,750 / non-resident ¥5,500; 5–under 15kg: resident ¥4,120 / non-resident ¥8,250; 15kg and over: resident ¥5,500 / non-resident ¥11,000

Ash return

Not allowed (communal cremation; witnessing not possible)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Okazaki (岡崎市)'s official pagecity.okazaki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Ichinomiya (一宮市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (direct drop-off only, no reservation needed)

Drop-off

Residents ¥2,000 / non-residents ¥15,000

Ash return

Not allowed

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Ichinomiya (一宮市)'s official pagecity.ichinomiya.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Toyota (豊田市)

No municipal pickup — you will need a private cremation service

Pickup

No city-run program (private operators recommended)

Drop-off

No city-run program (private operators recommended)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Find a private pet cremation service (cost guide)
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

Open Toyota (豊田市)'s official pagecity.toyota.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

Find a private cremation service

Seto (瀬戸市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of home pickup; drop-off only)

Drop-off

Cremation at Seto City Crematorium; residents ¥1,500 per animal, non-residents ¥9,000 per animal

Ash return

States clearly "Ashes cannot be handed over" (ashes not returned; perpetual memorial service at a temple in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Seto (瀬戸市)'s official pagecity.seto.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Handa (半田市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only a contact for reporting remains found on the road is given)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Handa (半田市)'s official pagecity.handa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kasugai (春日井市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Staff home pickup, ¥3,200 per animal

Drop-off

Drop-off ¥2,200 per animal

Ash return

States clearly "Cremated together with other pets (animals). Ashes cannot be returned." (Ashes not returned; for individual cremation, contact a private pet cemetery.)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kasugai (春日井市)'s official pagecity.kasugai.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Toyokawa (豊川市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only mentions drop-off)

Drop-off

¥3,150 per animal (city residents) / ¥6,300 (non-residents)

Ash return

Ash collection not available

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Toyokawa (豊川市)'s official pagecity.toyokawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tsushima (津島市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

No home pickup (bring directly to the crematorium)

Drop-off

¥2,200 per animal (revised April 1, 2023)

Ash return

Ash collection not available

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Tsushima (津島市)'s official pagecity.tsushima.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hekinan (碧南市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (states that the city collects only remains found on roads; private land and owned pets are not covered)

Drop-off

Drop-off and cremation at Kinuura Saien; fee for dogs and cats etc. per animal: ¥1,080 for residents of member cities (Hekinan City, Takahama City), ¥3,240 for other residents

Ash return

Cremation of dogs, cats, and other small animals is communal, so individual requests (such as ash collection) cannot be accommodated (equivalent to no return of ashes).

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Hekinan (碧南市)'s official pagekatch.ne.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kariya (刈谷市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of home pickup)

Drop-off

¥1,000 per animal (Aoyama Saien)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kariya (刈谷市)'s official pagecity.kariya.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Anjo (安城市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥1,630 per animal (city residents) / ¥3,300 (non-residents) (Sogo Saien)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Anjo (安城市)'s official pagecity.anjo.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Nishio (西尾市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only mentions requesting a private company or drop-off)

Drop-off

¥1,500 per animal (city residents) / ¥10,000 (non-residents) (Yasuragi-en)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Nishio (西尾市)'s official pagecity.nishio.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Gamagori (蒲郡市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (the Environmental Sanitation Division collects remains found on roads; no mention of home pickup for owned pets)

Drop-off

Communal cremation (no ash return): under 5kg ¥1,000 (Gamagori City/Kota Town residents) / ¥4,000 (non-residents), 5-15kg ¥2,000 / ¥8,000, 15kg or more ¥3,000 / ¥12,000. Individual cremation (ashes returned, reservation required): ¥15,000 (residents) / ¥45,000 (non-residents) (Ceremony Hall Tobone)

Ash return

For individual cremation, ashes are returned after cremation (returned by staff). Not stated for communal cremation

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Gamagori (蒲郡市)'s official pagecity.gamagori.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Inuyama (犬山市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥1,500 per animal (Aihoku Wide-Area Association, Owari Hokubu Seien, for residents within the association's area)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation with other remains)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Inuyama (犬山市)'s official pageaihoku-kouiki.jp(愛北広域事務組合) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tokoname (常滑市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only mentions drop-off)

Drop-off

¥2,000 per animal (available only to Tokoname City residents, city-run crematorium)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Tokoname (常滑市)'s official pagecity.tokoname.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Konan (江南市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥1,500 per animal (Aihoku Wide-Area Association, Owari Hokubu Seien, for residents within the association's area; Konan City is a member municipality of this association)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Konan (江南市)'s official pagecity.konan.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Komaki (小牧市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

¥3,200 per animal (contracted operator: Taisei Kankyo Co., Ltd. On weekends and holidays, only home pickup is available; weekdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm)

Drop-off

¥2,200 per animal (direct drop-off at the Recycle Plaza, weekdays 9:00 am-4:00 pm, no reservation needed)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation with other pets)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Komaki (小牧市)'s official pagecity.komaki.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Inazawa (稲沢市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥600 per animal (Inazawa City residents) / ¥5,000 (non-residents) (Sofue Crematorium)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Inazawa (稲沢市)'s official pagecity.inazawa.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Shinshiro (新城市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (drop-off only)

Drop-off

Dogs ¥1,000 (per animal) / cats and other small animals ¥500 (per animal) (Clean Center)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Shinshiro (新城市)'s official pagecity.shinshiro.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tokai (東海市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥4,400 per animal (within service area) / ¥13,200 (outside the area) (Chihoku Heiwa Park Union, Chihoku Crematorium)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (after processing by the operator, the ashes are interred at an on-site animal memorial monument)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Tokai (東海市)'s official pagechihoku.jp(知北平和公園組合) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Obu (大府市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥4,400 per animal (within service area) / ¥13,200 (outside the area) (Chihoku Heiwa Park Union, Chihoku Crematorium; Obu City is a member municipality of the union)

Ash return

Ash collection not available

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Obu (大府市)'s official pagechihoku.jp(知北平和公園組合) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Chita (知多市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Residents: under 5kg ¥1,030 / 5-20kg ¥2,080 / 20kg or more ¥3,130 (non-residents: ¥5,230 / ¥10,300 / ¥15,600 respectively). Chita Funeral Hall, revised April 1, 2025

Ash return

Ash collection not available (individual cremation is not offered, so witnessing the cremation and ash collection are both unavailable)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Chita (知多市)'s official pagecity.chita.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Chiryu (知立市)

No pickup service · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned

Pickup

No (drop-off only)

Drop-off

¥600 per small animal

Ash return

No (communal cremation)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Chiryu (知立市)'s official pagecity.chiryu.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Owariasahi (尾張旭市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (states only that remains found on roads should be reported to the Environment Division)

Drop-off

Fee ¥3,500 (after the April 1, 2026 revision)

Ash return

Individual return of ashes not allowed (communal cremation and communal burial; method cannot be specified)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Owariasahi (尾張旭市)'s official pagecity.owariasahi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Takahama (高浜市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥1,080 per animal (Kinuura Saien)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Takahama (高浜市)'s official pagecity.takahama.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Iwakura (岩倉市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

¥1,500 per animal (Cleaning Office pickup, through September 30, 2026) → revised to ¥2,250 from October 1, 2026

Drop-off

¥1,500 per animal (unchanged, if you bring it yourself to Owari Hokubu Seien)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (communal cremation at Owari Hokubu Seien)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Iwakura (岩倉市)'s official pagecity.iwakura.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Toyoake (豊明市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (the city has no crematorium facility of its own; only guidance to use public or private crematoriums)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Toyoake (豊明市)'s official pagecity.toyoake.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Nisshin (日進市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only mentions submitting a death notification)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Nisshin (日進市)'s official pagecity.nisshin.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tahara (田原市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Individual cremation (5kg or more): residents ¥18,510 / non-residents ¥51,020. Communal cremation: residents ¥3,070 / non-residents ¥15,700

Ash return

For individual cremation, witnessing and ash collection allowed (must bring your own urn). For communal cremation, ashes are not returned

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.

Open Tahara (田原市)'s official pagecity.tahara.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Aisai (愛西市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Residents: under 20kg ¥3,000 / 20kg or more ¥5,000 (non-residents pay 8 times the rate) (Aisai City General Funeral Hall)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (witnessing the cremation and ash collection are both unavailable)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Aisai (愛西市)'s official pagecity.aisai.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kiyosu (清須市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of at-home pickup by the city)

Drop-off

No municipal crematorium. Nearby crematoria recommended: Gojogawa Saien ¥1,000 (Kiyosu/Ama City residents) / ¥10,000 (non-residents); Inazawa City Sobue Funeral Hall ¥5,000 (non-residents); Nagoya City Yagoto Funeral Hall ¥1,100-¥4,400 (by weight, non-residents); private Animal Welfare Society ¥6,050 (residents)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kiyosu (清須市)'s official pagecity.kiyosu.aichi.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kitanagoya (北名古屋市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

For remains of dogs, cats, etc. on the road only, contacting the city has a contracted operator collect them the same day (contact after 5pm results in next-day collection). Home pickup for owned pets is not stated.

Drop-off

Bring to the city office (place in a cardboard box, sealed with tape). Fee ¥3,000 (paid). May not be accepted depending on size, such as large dogs. For dogs, bring the registration tag and submit a death notification

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Kitanagoya (北名古屋市)'s official pagecity.kitanagoya.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Yatomi (弥富市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of at-home pickup)

Drop-off

Drop-off at Yatomi City Crematorium (no reservation required, 9:00-15:00). Fee ¥1,000 (residents) / ¥20,000 (non-residents). Only paper containers such as cardboard boxes allowed

Ash return

States clearly "Done together with other animals, so ashes cannot be collected." (Ashes not returned.)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Yatomi (弥富市)'s official pagecity.yatomi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Miyoshi (みよし市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Miyoshi (みよし市)'s official pagecity.aichi-miyoshi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Ama (あま市)

Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of at-home pickup)

Drop-off

No municipal crematorium. Use of the Gojo Wide-Area Administrative Union's "Gojogawa Saien" is recommended (fee not stated on this page; on the Kiyosu City page, Gojogawa Saien is listed as ¥1,000 for residents / ¥10,000 for non-residents)

Ash return

Ash collection not available (Gojogawa Saien does not offer individual cremation, so witnessing the cremation and ash collection are both unavailable)

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Ama (あま市)'s official pagegjkoiki.or.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Nagakute (長久手市)

Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (no mention of a city pickup program)

Drop-off

No municipal crematorium. Drop-off at the nearby Seto City Funeral Hall is recommended, or use of a private pet cemetery. The fee for Seto City Funeral Hall is listed as "approximately ¥9,000 (as of January 2022)"

Ash return

Not stated on the official site

1. Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
2. Open the official page below and call the office
3. For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)

What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.

Open Nagakute (長久手市)'s official pagecity.nagakute.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes