Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Hiroshima — Fees and How to Apply, 14 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 Hiroshima's 14 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 Hiroshima 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.

Hiroshima (広島市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site (no pickup)
Drop-off
¥4,480 (500g or under) / ¥9,000 (over 500g)
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 Hiroshima (広島市)'s official pagecity.hiroshima.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Kure (呉市)

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

Pickup
Not verified (the relevant page was not checked)
Drop-off
Kure City Funeral Hall. Residents ¥6,300 / non-residents ¥21,600 (reservation and usage permit application required)
Ash return
Not allowed (witnessing and taking ashes home 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 Kure (呉市)'s official pagecity.kure.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Fukuyama (福山市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Fukuyama Environmental Beautification Center ¥300; Southern, Western, Northern, and Eastern Environmental Centers ¥1,000
Ash return
Not allowed (states clearly that cremation and memorial services are not provided)
  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 Fukuyama (福山市)'s official pagecity.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Takehara (竹原市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Not stated on the official site
Ash return
Not allowed (states clearly that the city-run crematorium is for humans only and does not handle pet cremation; use of a private company is suggested)
  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.

Open Takehara (竹原市)'s official pagecity.takehara.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Mihara (三原市)

Fee not verified — call the office to confirm

Pickup
Carcasses on city roads are handled by the Environmental Facilities Division; on private land, disposal is the responsibility of the property owner
Drop-off
Can be placed in a box or plastic bag and dropped off directly at the waste processing plant (fee not stated on the official site)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (guidance to consult a 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 Mihara (三原市)'s official pagecity.mihara.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Onomichi (尾道市)

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 Onomichi (尾道市)'s official pagecity.onomichi.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Fuchu (Hiroshima) (府中市(広島県))

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 (only guidance that those wanting cremation should contact the Citizens' Affairs Division counter or a private company)
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 Fuchu (Hiroshima) (府中市(広島県))'s official pagecity.fuchu.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Miyoshi (三次市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site (the garbage sorting chart makes no mention of animal remains)
Drop-off
Not stated on the official site (same as above)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (same as above)
  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 (三次市)'s official pagecity.miyoshi.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Shobara (庄原市)

No municipal pickup — you will need a private cremation service

Pickup
No program (pet and livestock remains are designated as waste not collected or processed by the city; request disposal from a retailer or specialist operator)
Drop-off
No program (not accepted at the Clean Center, etc.; request disposal from a retailer or specialist operator)
Ash return
Not verified
  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 Shobara (庄原市)'s official pagecity.shobara.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

Find a private cremation service

Otake (大竹市)

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 (the city-run crematorium does not handle pet cremation; guidance is to use a nearby public crematorium or bury on one's own property)
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 Otake (大竹市)'s official pagecity.otake.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Higashihiroshima (東広島市)

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

Pickup
For animals 40cm or shorter in body length, wrapping in newspaper etc. so the contents cannot be seen and putting it out on a "burnable garbage" collection day is also allowed (treated as regular garbage collection; fee not stated on the official site)
Drop-off
Can be brought directly to Hiroshima Chuo Eco Park (no dedicated crematorium; incinerated as waste. Fee not stated on the official site)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (no dedicated crematorium facility)
  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 Higashihiroshima (東広島市)'s official pagecity.higashihiroshima.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Hatsukaichi (廿日市市)

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 Hatsukaichi (廿日市市)'s official pagecity.hatsukaichi.hiroshima.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Akitakata (安芸高田市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site
Drop-off
Facility available (the municipal funeral hall Ajisai Seien has one animal furnace. From October 1, 2023, cremation of unregistered dogs is charged the non-resident rate, 5 times the resident rate. Specific yen amounts 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 Akitakata (安芸高田市)'s official pageakitakata.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)

If you want to keep the ashes

Etajima (江田島市)

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

Pickup
Not stated on the official site (the garbage sorting/disposal guide makes no mention of animal remains)
Drop-off
Not stated on the official site (same as above)
Ash return
Not stated on the official site (same as above)
  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 Etajima (江田島市)'s official pagecity.etajima.hiroshima.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. 10 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. In Hiroshima, 1 of the municipalities above have no pickup program at all for a pet you own. In this case too, a private 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 Hiroshima'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 Chugoku region are laid out the same way.

Comparing by price or ash return

Frequently asked questions

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

Among the 3 municipalities where we could confirm a drop-off fee on the official page, the cheapest is Fukuyama (福山市) at ¥300, and the highest is Kure (呉市) at ¥6,300 (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 Hiroshima return the ashes?

Among the 14 municipalities in Hiroshima, none had a confirmed ash-return option on their official page (as of August 2026). Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule. If you want the ashes back, a private pet cremation service is the option.

Are there municipalities with no pickup program at all?

In Hiroshima, Shobara (庄原市) have no program for a pet you actually own. In this case, 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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