Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Ishikawa — Fees and How to Apply, 11 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 Ishikawa's 11 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 Ishikawa 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
- Kanazawa (金沢市)
- Nanao (七尾市)
- Komatsu (小松市)
- Wajima (輪島市)
- Suzu (珠洲市)
- Kaga (加賀市)
- Hakui (羽咋市)
- Kahoku (かほく市)
- Hakusan (白山市)
- Nomi (能美市)
- Nonoichi (野々市市)
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.
Kanazawa (金沢市)
They can come collect it · No drop-off · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Door-to-door collection (Pet Plan A ¥2,400 [incinerated at the incineration facility] / Pet Plan B ¥5,700 [incinerated in a dedicated pet furnace]; ashes not returned; apply via the Door-to-Door Collection Reception Center at 076-220-7153)
- Drop-off
- No program (the Animal Welfare and Management Center's cremation furnace has been removed, so cremation is not available)
- Ash return
- No (ashes not returned)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Kanazawa (金沢市)'s official pagewww4.city.kanazawa.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Nanao (七尾市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site (the city collects only remains found on roads; on private land it is the owner's responsibility)
- Drop-off
- Direct drop-off at Nanaka Saijo (only dogs mentioned). ¥5,000 for body length 40cm or more, or weight 5kg or more; ¥3,000 otherwise.
- Ash return
- Not allowed (ashes cannot be collected)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Nanao (七尾市)'s official pagecity.nanao.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Komatsu (小松市)
No pickup service · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- No program (the city collects only remains found on roads, parks, etc.; pickup and transport of owned pets ended in September 2019)
- Drop-off
- Self-drop-off and incineration at Ecology Park. ¥1,000 per animal.
- Ash return
- Not allowed (requests to take bone remains home cannot be accommodated)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Komatsu (小松市)'s official pagecity.komatsu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Wajima (輪島市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site (the city handles remains found on roads and public places; on private land it is the owner's responsibility)
- Drop-off
- Cremation available at the animal furnace of Wajima City Crematorium Yasuraginomori (advance phone reservation required; submit a small animal incineration facility use application). For dogs, cats, etc. under 10kg: with ashes requested ¥6,600 (Wajima City / Anamizu Town residents) / ¥19,800 (outside the area); without ashes ¥3,300 / ¥9,900. For 10kg or more: with ashes requested ¥8,800 / ¥26,400; without ashes ¥5,500 / ¥16,500.
- Ash return
- Available on request (ash collection possible; user provides the urn)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Wajima (輪島市)'s official pagewaanakankyo.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Suzu (珠洲市)
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
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Suzu (珠洲市)'s official pagecity.suzu.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kaga (加賀市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site (no mention of pickup; drop-off assumed)
- Drop-off
- Drop-off at the Environmental Beautification Center. Accepted and processed for ¥700 per animal.
- Ash return
- Not allowed (those wanting ashes returned are referred to private pet funeral companies)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Kaga (加賀市)'s official pagecity.kaga.ishikawa.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Hakui (羽咋市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- ¥5,500 (tax included, drop-off at Hakui Crematorium)
- Ash return
- No (communal cremation, so ashes cannot be returned)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Hakui (羽咋市)'s official pagecity.hakui.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kahoku (かほく市)
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
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Kahoku (かほく市)'s official pagecity.kahoku.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Hakusan (白山市)
They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- The city collects remains found on public roads free of charge (on private land it is the owner's responsibility)
- Drop-off
- Cremation available at Matto Crematorium, Hakusango Crematorium, and Tedorigo Crematorium (fee not stated on the official site)
- Ash return
- Not allowed (ashes cannot be returned)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Hakusan (白山市)'s official pagecity.hakusan.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Nomi (能美市)
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
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Nomi (能美市)'s official pagecity.nomi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Nonoichi (野々市市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site (drop-off assumed, after obtaining a delivery permit)
- Drop-off
- Drop-off at Hakusango Crematorium (9:00-15:00). Under 10kg ¥3,140, 10kg or more ¥5,190 (including the weight of the bag/box)
- Ash return
- Not allowed (ashes are not returned; those who wish are referred to private companies)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- 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 Nonoichi (野々市市)'s official pagecity.nonoichi.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Fees and conditions can change. Always confirm the latest details on the official page and with the office before you apply. 3 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.
If you live in a town or village not listed here
The list above covers Ishikawa'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:
- The fee for pickup and for drop-off, separately
- Whether ashes are returned (most municipalities use communal cremation or burial, with no ash return)
- 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 Chubu region are laid out the same way.
Comparing by price or ash return
- Estimate the cost for your pet
- Municipal pickup services nationwide (browse by prefecture)
- Top 30 cheapest municipalities
- Municipalities that return ashes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have Ishikawa cremate or pick up a pet?
Among the 5 municipalities where we could confirm a drop-off fee on the official page, the cheapest is Kaga (加賀市) at ¥700, and the highest is Hakui (羽咋市) at ¥5,500 (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 Ishikawa return the ashes?
In Ishikawa, the municipalities where we could confirm an ash-return option on the official page are Wajima (輪島市). 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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