Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Aomori — Fees and How to Apply, 10 Cities

Last updated: August 8, 2026 (Re-checked against 792 official city pages nationwide)

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Pick your city below to see the fee, how to apply, and whether the ashes come back, with a link to that city's official page.

  • We checked each of Aomori's 10 municipalities against its own official page (re-checked August 8, 2026)
  • Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule, and ashes are not returned
  • If you want the ashes back, a private pet cremation service is the option

Besides a private cremation company, asking your municipality to take the body is another option when a pet dies. Below, we've summarized what each city in Aomori states on its official site. Neither option is objectively right — it's reasonable to choose based on whether getting the ashes back matters to you.

Pick your city

Fees, ash return, and what to do — by city

Fees and conditions come from each city's official page. Phone numbers can change, so open the official page from each card's button and call the number listed there.

Aomori (青森市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Drop-off allowed (Aomori City Funeral Hall ¥3,820; Namioka Saien ¥3,060 [residents] / ¥8,150 [non-residents]. From October 1, 2026, both the Funeral Hall and Namioka Saien will be revised to a common ¥8,000 [residents] / ¥16,000 [non-residents])
Ash return
Yes (ashes handed over after collection; temporary ash storage available only at Namioka Saien)
  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 Aomori (青森市)'s official pagecity.aomori.aomori.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Hachinohe (八戸市)

Pickup ¥3,660 · Drop-off ¥2,080 · Ashes not returned

Pickup
¥3,660
Drop-off
¥2,080
Ash return
Not allowed (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 Hachinohe (八戸市)'s official pagecity.hachinohe.aomori.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hirosaki (弘前市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site (drop-off at the crematorium only; no mention of pickup)
Drop-off
Without ashes returned: residents ¥2,200-¥6,600 (by weight class); with ashes returned: residents flat ¥6,600 (non-residents pay double in either case)
Ash return
Returnable (those who wish to receive ashes must bring their own container; note that this is not individual cremation on its own)
  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 Hirosaki (弘前市)'s official pagecity.hirosaki.aomori.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Kuroishi (黒石市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Drop-off at Ubafutokoro Cemetery Crematorium. Residents: individual ¥9,000 (10kg or under) to ¥15,000 (over 10kg) / communal ¥3,000 (10kg or under) to ¥5,000 (over 10kg) (non-residents: ¥15,000-¥24,000 / ¥5,000-¥8,000 respectively)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (only individual/communal fee categories are given; no explicit statement on whether ashes are 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 Kuroishi (黒石市)'s official pagecity.kuroishi.aomori.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Goshogawara (五所川原市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site (drop-off only; no mention of pickup)
Drop-off
Resident owners: under 10kg communal ¥3,140 / individual ¥6,290, 10-20kg communal ¥4,190 / individual ¥8,380, 20-25kg communal ¥4,710 / individual ¥9,430, 25kg or more individual only ¥10,480 (crematorium address in Japanese source)
Ash return
Pickup possible (with individual cremation. Since ashes mix in communal cremation, individual cremation is recommended for those who want ashes returned. If not picked up, free interment at the adjacent ossuary)
  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 Goshogawara (五所川原市)'s official pagecity.goshogawara.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Towada (十和田市)

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 Towada (十和田市)'s official pagecity.towada.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Misawa (三沢市)

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

Pickup
No program (no home pickup provided; the Cleaning Center does not collect owned pet remains, only accepts direct drop-off)
Drop-off
Not stated on the official site (explicitly states direct drop-off at the Cleaning Center is possible, but no fee stated)
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 Misawa (三沢市)'s official pagecity.misawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Mutsu (むつ市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
¥5,000 (city residents) / ¥10,000 (non-residents) — cremation reception fee at Mutsu City Kawauchi 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 Mutsu (むつ市)'s official pagecity.mutsu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Tsugaru (つがる市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
¥8,000 (resident owner) / ¥13,000 (non-resident owner) — Tsugaru City crematorium usage permit application (for small animals)
Ash return
Available (official text states: "Ashes can also be collected, so please let us know in advance if you would like this")
  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 Tsugaru (つがる市)'s official pagecity.tsugaru.aomori.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to be there to say goodbye

Hirakawa (平川市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Cremation fee applies at Yasuragi Seien. Individual cremation (resident): under 10kg ¥9,000 / 10–20kg (under 20kg) ¥12,000 / 20kg and over ¥15,000. Communal cremation (resident): under 10kg ¥3,000 / 10–20kg (under 20kg) ¥5,000 / 20kg and over ¥7,000. (Non-residents pay roughly double.)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (only guidance saying "if you are considering memorial services or burial, please choose individual cremation"; whether ashes are returned is not 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 Hirakawa (平川市)'s official pagecity.hirakawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Fees and conditions can change. Always confirm the latest details on the official page and with the office before you apply. 2 of these municipalities don't publish a fee on their official page, so you'll need to call to ask.

If you want to keep the ashes, or the municipal option doesn't work for you

Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule, and most don't return the ashes. You also can't be present. If you want to keep the ashes, or be there until the end, a private pet cremation service is the option.

The difference between communal, individual (unattended), and witnessed individual cremation is covered on ourTypes of cremation page; typical costs are on our Cremation costspage; and what to check when picking a company is on our Choosing a provider page. Whichever company you choose, confirm a total price with no surprise extras before you book. If you're not sure where to start, a nationwide referral service that gathers quotes from multiple providers is one way in.

Request a quote through Pet Sōgi 110-ban

Pet Kasou Happiness (ペット火葬ハピネス) is another mobile cremation option available nationwide. Its published rate is a starting price (¥5,500+), so confirm the full total here too before booking.

Contact Pet Kasou Happiness

If you live in a town or village not listed here

The list above covers Aomori's cities. Towns and villages have their own separate fees and programs, so call your local town or village office (often the environment or sanitation division) to ask. There are only three things you need to ask:

  1. The fee for pickup and for drop-off, separately
  2. Whether ashes are returned (most municipalities use communal cremation or burial, with no ash return)
  3. Any weight or size limit (some cap it at, for example, under 25kg)

If your local office can't help, a private service can be reached anywhere in Japan.

Get a cremation quote from a nationwide service

Nearby prefectures

If your pet passed away while visiting family, or you'd like to compare an option across a prefecture border, the other prefectures in the Hokkaido & Tohoku region are laid out the same way.

Comparing by price or ash return

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to have Aomori cremate or pick up a pet?

Among the 8 municipalities where we could confirm a drop-off fee on the official page, the cheapest is Hachinohe (八戸市) at ¥2,080, and the highest is Tsugaru (つがる市) at ¥8,000 (as of August 2026). Pickup (having them come collect it) usually costs extra in most cities, so check each city's card above for details.

Do municipalities in Aomori return the ashes?

In Aomori, the municipalities where we could confirm an ash-return option on the official page are Aomori (青森市), Hirosaki (弘前市), Kuroishi (黒石市), Goshogawara (五所川原市), Tsugaru (つがる市). The rest use communal cremation or burial as a rule, and ashes are not returned. If you want to be certain of getting the ashes back, a private pet cremation service is the option.

Before I call the city office, what should I do first?

First, keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (especially urgent in summer). Then call your city or ward office. For dogs, you'll also need to file a death notification within 30 days. What to do on the day itself is covered on our "what to do right away" page.

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