Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Saitama — Fees and How to Apply, 40 Cities

Saitama (さいたま市)

Pickup ¥1,100 · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥1,100

Drop-off

¥1,100 (not stated whether this is pickup or drop-off)

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 Saitama (さいたま市)'s official pagecity.saitama.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kawagoe (川越市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Under 10kg ¥7,000 / 10-25kg ¥14,000 / 25-60kg ¥21,000 (city residents; double for non-residents)

Ash return

Allowed (individual cremation, take-home)

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 Kawagoe (川越市)'s official pagecity.kawagoe.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kawaguchi (川口市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off ¥4,380 · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥5,520 (collection and transport ¥1,140 + disposal ¥4,380)

Drop-off

¥4,380

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 Kawaguchi (川口市)'s official pagecity.kawaguchi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Koshigaya (越谷市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Under 10kg: residents ¥8,000 / non-residents ¥16,000; 10-40kg: residents ¥16,000 / non-residents ¥32,000; 40-60kg: residents ¥24,000 / non-residents ¥48,000

Ash return

Allowed (ash collection and take-home 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 Koshigaya (越谷市)'s official pagecity.koshigaya.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Kumagaya (熊谷市)

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

Pickup

Can be placed in a cardboard box and put out at the collection point on burnable waste day (fee not stated on the official site; effectively free)

Drop-off

Can be brought directly to Osato Wide-Area Kumagaya Sanitation Center or Osato Wide-Area Konan Cleaning Center (under 10kg only; fee 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 Kumagaya (熊谷市)'s official pagecity.kumagaya.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Gyoda (行田市)

No pickup service · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

No (drop-off only)

Drop-off

Small (under 5kg): individual ¥7,000 per animal, communal ¥3,500 per animal (varies by weight, cremation type, and resident/non-resident status)

Ash return

Available on request (ash collection possible with individual cremation; not with 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 Gyoda (行田市)'s official pagecity.gyoda.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Chichibu (秩父市)

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

Pickup

No (drop-off only)

Drop-off

¥2,000 (under 5kg) to ¥16,000 (40kg and over), varies by weight

Ash return

No (communal incineration, so ashes cannot be returned; those who want ash collection are referred to 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 Chichibu (秩父市)'s official pagec-kouiki.jp(秩父広域市町村圏組合) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tokorozawa (所沢市)

Pickup ¥1,100 · Drop-off ¥550 · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥1,100

Drop-off

¥550

Ash return

No (processed as waste, so ashes are not handed over)

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 Tokorozawa (所沢市)'s official pagecity.tokorozawa.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hanno (飯能市)

Fee not verified — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not verified

Drop-off

Not verified

Ash return

Not verified

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 Hanno (飯能市)'s official page- (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kazo (加須市)

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

Pickup

Not verified

Drop-off

Under 10kg: individual cremation ¥6,000 / communal cremation ¥3,000 (within the union's service area, varies by weight; more than double outside the area)

Ash return

Available on request (ash collection possible with individual cremation if you bring an urn; not returned with 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 Kazo (加須市)'s official pagememorial-tone.jp(広域利根斎場組合、加須市公式ページから案内) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Honjo (本庄市)

Fee not verified — call the office to confirm

Pickup

Not verified

Drop-off

Not verified

Ash return

Not verified

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 Honjo (本庄市)'s official page- (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Higashimatsuyama (東松山市)

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

Pickup

Pickup service ¥610 per animal (collection outside the building only)

Drop-off

Free drop-off at Clean Center

Ash return

Not allowed (processed as general waste, incinerated with combustibles; ashes cannot be handed over)

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 Higashimatsuyama (東松山市)'s official pagecity.higashimatsuyama.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kasukabe (春日部市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (only contact information for the Saikatsu Crematorium Association and two private companies)

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 Kasukabe (春日部市)'s official pagecity.kasukabe.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Sayama (狭山市)

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

Pickup

Pickup available by contacting Okutomi Environmental Center (fee not stated on the official site)

Drop-off

Drop-off allowed at Inariyama Environmental Center or Okutomi Environmental Center (fee 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 Sayama (狭山市)'s official pagecity.sayama.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hanyu (羽生市)

No pickup service · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

No (drop-off only)

Drop-off

Accepted if brought directly to the Cleaning Center (pack in a bag or cardboard box; fee 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 Hanyu (羽生市)'s official pagecity.hanyu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Konosu (鴻巣市)

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

Pickup

No (drop-off only)

Drop-off

Under 5kg, residents within the service area: individual cremation ¥6,300 / communal cremation ¥3,150 (varies by weight and residency)

Ash return

Available on request (ashes returned with individual cremation; not with 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 Konosu (鴻巣市)'s official pagemizuho-kasou.com(埼玉県央広域事務組合、鴻巣市公式ページから案内) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Fukaya (深谷市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Remains on your own property can be placed in a cardboard box labeled 'cat,' etc., and put out at the collection point as burnable waste (effectively free)

Drop-off

Reservation-based pet cremation at Fukaokaen (crematorium): individual cremation (small) residents ¥6,000 / communal cremation (small) residents ¥3,000 (separate fees set for medium and large animals)

Ash return

Available on request (if individual cremation is selected, ash-picking and take-home are possible; ashes cannot be returned 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 Fukaya (深谷市)'s official pagecity.fukaya.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Ageo (上尾市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

¥700 per animal, plus a ¥1,300 collection and transport fee per pickup location (Environment Center)

Drop-off

¥700 per animal (self-transport to the Environment Center)

Ash return

Communal cremation at the Environmental Center does not allow return of ashes. Individual cremation at Ageo-Ina Crematorium Tsutsujien allows return of ashes (communal cremation there does not allow return of ashes; reservation required; contact the office for fees).

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 Ageo (上尾市)'s official pagecity.ageo.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Soka (草加市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥7,700 per animal (collected in cash at pickup)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not allowed (communal cremation, so ashes cannot be returned after 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 Soka (草加市)'s official pagecity.soka.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Warabi (蕨市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ashes not returned

Pickup

¥3,300 per animal (processing fee; staff come to your home to pick up the body)

Drop-off

Not stated on the official site

Ash return

Not allowed (ashes cannot be returned after 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 Warabi (蕨市)'s official pagecity.warabi.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Toda (戸田市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

¥1,570 per animal (flat rate regardless of size)

Ash return

Not allowed (incinerated together with other animals, so ashes cannot be 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 Toda (戸田市)'s official pagecity.toda.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Iruma (入間市)

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 Iruma (入間市)'s official pagecity.iruma.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Asaka (朝霞市)

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

Pickup

¥2,000 per animal (if you request pickup. Reception hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:15 pm, Sat 8:30 am-noon)

Drop-off

¥1,000 per animal (for direct drop-off. Reception hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00, Sat 9:00-noon)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site (only guidance to consult a specialized pet cemetery if you wish for a memorial service)

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 Asaka (朝霞市)'s official pagecity.asaka.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Shiki (志木市)

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

Pickup

¥2,100 per animal regardless of type or size. Paid when the remains are received.

Drop-off

Dogs ¥1,050 each, cats ¥420 each, other animals ¥210 per kilogram.

Ash return

Ashes cannot be 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 Shiki (志木市)'s official pagecity.shiki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Wako (和光市)

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

Pickup

Home pickup, ¥2,040 per animal

Drop-off

Direct drop-off at the Cleaning Center, ¥1,020 per animal

Ash return

Cremation is outsourced to a pet cemetery. Since communal cremation is followed by communal interment, ashes cannot be 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 Wako (和光市)'s official pagecity.wako.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Niiza (新座市)

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

Pickup

Home pickup, ¥2,090 per animal regardless of type or size

Drop-off

Drop-off at Niiza Environmental Center. Dogs ¥1,050 per animal, cats ¥420 per animal, others ¥210 per kilogram

Ash return

Not stated on the official site (only guidance to consult a specialized pet cemetery if you wish for a memorial service)

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 Niiza (新座市)'s official pagecity.niiza.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Okegawa (桶川市)

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

Pickup

Environmental Center pickup: under 5kg ¥3,850, under 25kg ¥5,950

Drop-off

Drop-off at the Environmental Center: under 5kg ¥3,150, under 25kg ¥5,250

Ash return

If handled through the Environmental Center, ashes of small animals cannot be returned. If handled through Kenou Mizuho Crematorium, ashes can be taken home with individual cremation, but not with communal cremation, since the crematorium processes them itself.

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 Okegawa (桶川市)'s official pagecity.okegawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kuki (久喜市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (for private land, collection/transport can be requested; contact the office for the fee)

Drop-off

¥550 (under 10kg) to ¥1,100 (10kg–under 30kg). Not accepted at 30kg or over.

Ash return

No (communal incineration, so ash collection is not possible; those who want ash collection should separately contact the Kōiki Tone Crematorium Association)

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 Kuki (久喜市)'s official pagecrt-kuki.miyashiro.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kitamoto (北本市)

Pickup ¥600 · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm

Pickup

¥600

Drop-off

Free (Saitama Chubu Environmental Center; advance registration required)

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 Kitamoto (北本市)'s official pagecity.kitamoto.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Yashio (八潮市)

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 Yashio (八潮市)'s official pagecity.yashio.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Fujimi (富士見市)

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

Pickup

Request pickup/drop-off by the city: small animals ¥2,200 per animal, medium/large animals ¥3,000 per animal

Drop-off

Self-transport to Niiza Environmental Center. Dogs ¥1,050 per animal, cats ¥420 per animal, others ¥210 per kilogram

Ash return

Not allowed (incinerated in bulk, so no ashes or remains are left. Those who need ashes are referred to the private facility "Shinonome no Sato.")

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 Fujimi (富士見市)'s official pagecity.fujimi.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Misato (三郷市)

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

Pickup

The city collects the animal for communal cremation and communal burial. ¥7,000 per animal (paid)

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 Misato (三郷市)'s official pagecity.misato.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hasuda (蓮田市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Cremation available at the Saikatsu Funeral Hall Union (Kasukabe City). For residents of member municipalities (Hasuda City): communal cremation small (under 10kg) ¥5,000 / medium (10-20kg) ¥7,000 / large (20kg or more) ¥10,000; individual cremation small ¥10,000 / medium ¥14,000 / large ¥20,000. For residents outside member municipalities, a flat ¥20,000-¥30,000. Urns sold separately (3-sun ¥1,000 to 7-sun ¥3,000)

Ash return

For individual cremation, ash collection is possible (ashes are handed over the following day or later, all of the ashes are taken home; witnessing the cremation and picking bones from the furnace are not allowed). Ashes are not returned for communal cremation (only residents of the association's member municipalities may use individual 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 Hasuda (蓮田市)'s official pagesaikatsu.or.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Sakado (坂戸市)

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 Sakado (坂戸市)'s official pagecity.sakado.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Satte (幸手市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (Satte City does not handle pickup; guidance is for cremation at "Memorial Tone," run by the wide-area Tone Crematorium Association)

Drop-off

Individual drop-off at Memorial Tone (small animal usage fee): ¥6,000 (under 10kg) to ¥26,000 (40–under 60kg)

Ash return

For individual cremation, ash collection is possible (bring your own urn). Whether ashes are returned for communal cremation is 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 Satte (幸手市)'s official pagecity.satte.lg.jp(料金はmemorial-tone.jp/組合公式サイトで確認) (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市)

No municipal pickup — you will need a private cremation service

Pickup

No program ("we do not collect deceased pets"; directs owners to request a pet funeral service)

Drop-off

No program (same as above)

Ash return

Not stated on the official site (not applicable)

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 Tsurugashima (鶴ヶ島市)'s official pagecity.tsurugashima.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

Find a private cremation service

Hidaka (日高市)

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 Hidaka (日高市)'s official pagecity.hidaka.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Yoshikawa (吉川市)

They can come collect it · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request

Pickup

Collection by a contractor commissioned by the Environmental Division (communal cremation and communal burial), ¥7,000 per animal (regardless of weight)

Drop-off

Individual cremation at Koshigaya City Crematorium: under 10kg ¥8,000, 10kg to under 40kg ¥16,000, 40kg to under 60kg ¥24,000

Ash return

If collected by a contracted operator (communal cremation and communal burial), remains cannot be returned. Individual cremation at Koshigaya City Funeral Hall allows ash collection (take-home) after cremation (however, small animals such as birds or hamsters may leave no 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 Yoshikawa (吉川市)'s official pagecity.yoshikawa.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Fujimino (ふじみ野市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site (a city-designated collection/transport company can be requested; check the fee with the company)

Drop-off

¥1,000 for self-transport to Fujimino City / Miyoshi Town Environmental Center

Ash return

Not allowed (ashes cannot be returned after incineration). Those who want individual cremation with ash return are referred to "Shinonome no Sato" (¥20,000 per animal for residents of member municipalities; ash collection and pickup possible after 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 Fujimino (ふじみ野市)'s official pagecity.fujimino.saitama.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Shiraoka (白岡市)

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

Pickup

Not stated on the official site

Drop-off

Cremation available at the Saikatsu Funeral Hall Union (Kasukabe City). For residents of member municipalities (Shiraoka City): communal cremation small (under 10kg) ¥5,000 / medium (10-20kg) ¥7,000 / large (20kg or more) ¥10,000; individual cremation small ¥10,000 / medium ¥14,000 / large ¥20,000. For residents outside member municipalities, a flat ¥20,000-¥30,000

Ash return

For individual cremation, ash collection is possible (ashes are handed over the following day or later, all of the ashes are taken home; witnessing the cremation and picking bones from the furnace are not allowed). Ashes are not returned for communal cremation (only residents of the association's member municipalities may use individual 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 Shiraoka (白岡市)'s official pagesaikatsu.or.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye