Dr Marchi is here to assist you and your beloved pet with the highest quality end of life care when you need it most.
Additional Fees
To be added for special circumstances, and can be combined.
Travel - There are no travel fees within 20 miles from the business address, as per Google maps. Click the address below to find an estimate of mileage:
1117 E Artesia blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
0-20 miles - No charge
21-25 miles - $50
26-30 miles - $125
31-35 miles - $200
$100 for each additional 5 miles beyond 35
If your pet has passed away or if you change your mind before I arrive, you will not be charged any euthanasia fees. Instead, there will be a $100 travel fee, in addition to any aftercare you wish and other fees as listed above.
Remains pickup - If you only wish for me to pick up your pet's remains, there is a fee in addition to your desired cremation option. We do NOT offer remains pickup from 8PM - 9AM.
$100 - Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM
$150 - Monday-Thursday, 6PM-8PM (Afterhours)
$150 - Saturday, Sunday, 9AM-6PM
$200 - Friday-Sunday, 6PM-8PM (Afterhours)
Aggression and Feral Cats - $200
If you as the owner are unable to have reasonable control of your pet or cannot at least get a muzzle placed, then you should expect this charge. Please advise us beforehand if you think special handling or an extra technician will be required. We are able to work with most pets, but for situations where we are genuinely worried about our safety, we will reserve the right to refuse service and refer you to your local animal control.
Holidays - $200 - Emergency service only
- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Years
Bounced Checks - $50
Hold remains for decision on aftercare - at the time of our service we will collect the amount for the communal cremation charge for your pet's weight. Any difference will be refunded or collected depending on your decision.
0-20 lbs .......... $20
21-40 lbs ........ $40
41-80 lbs ........ $60
81-120 lbs....... $85
121-160 lbs .... $115
161+ lbs ......... $150
Your pet's remains will be held at our facility while you make your own aftercare arrangements. If plans are not made and we have not been able to contact you for 7 days, communal cremation will be scheduled and you will not get any ashes returned. Special circumstances can always warrant extra holding time.
Discounts
- students and teachers - full time only
- seniors - 62+
- medical field
- firefighter, police officer, military - active or retired
All discounts are 5%, and can be combined to a maximum of 15%.
Example: if you are a 65 year old veteran and retired firefighter, you will receive a 15% discount.
Must be able to show relevant documentation
Please inform us at the time the appointment is made of any discounts you will have.
Services + Pricing
Clients can always call for free consultation to help decide when it is time to let your loved one go.
There will be no travel charges within 20 miles (by Google maps) of the business address:
4720 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804
Additional fees may apply and are listed on this page.
All payments are due when I arrive at your residence. Typically, the total will be determined prior to my arrival and I will bring a prepared invoice. If it is an emergency situation and time is of the essence, this can be determined later.
Payments accepted:
Cash, check, Venmo
ScratchPay - similar to CareCredit, this company allows loans that carry 0% interest if repaid within 3 months. Click here to apply - https://scratchpay.com/
Approval is not guaranteed.
Credit NOT accepted currently
Pet Insurance - many pet insurance companies will cover home euthanasia fees. Please have any paperwork ready for the doctor to fill out.
At Home Euthanasia
Includes all material, time, and medications required.
Cremation fees are additional, and are listed below.
Travel may be extra, please see Additional fees.
$500 - 9AM-6PM
$600 - 6PM-9PM
$50 - Technician assistance required for restraint or removal of remains - this is rarely applied as it is usually just the doctor coming to your home
Complimentary Urn
0-20 lbs ..... $200
21-40 ......... $250
41-80 ......... $300
81-120 ....... $375
121-160 ..... $450
161+ .......... $525
Aftercare
All aftercare fees are in addition to the home service. If you have already made plans for aftercare we are able to leave your pet with you after the service.
Communal cremation
With communal cremation, ashes are not returned. The cremation company I work with will have them scattered at sea.
Paw print - ink or clay
Clay print
First print - complimentary
Additional prints - $15 each
Ink prints - $25 per page
Private cremation
With private cremation, your pet is cremated in their own chamber so all ashes returned are your pet's only.
0-20 lbs ..... $100
21-40 ......... $125
41-80 ......... $150
81-120 ....... $200
121-160 ..... $275
161+ .......... $350
Cedar Chest
0-20 lbs ..... $250
21-40 ......... $300
41-80 ......... $350
81-120........ $425
121-160 ..... $500
161+ .......... $600
Deliver ashes to you
within 20 miles - $50
21-25 miles - $75
Ship ashes - cost depends on address
There is no charge if you pick them up from the crematory in Long Beach
Photo Urn
0-20 lbs ..... $300
21-40 ......... $350
41-80 ......... $400
81-120........ $475
121-160 ..... $550
161+ .......... $625
Cherry Wood Chest
0-20 lbs ..... $300
21-40 ......... $350
41-80 ......... $400
81-120........ $475
121-160 ..... $550
161+ .......... $625
Paw Print Vase
0-20 lbs ..... $300
21-40 ......... $350
41-80 ......... $400
81-120........ $475
121-160 ..... $550
161+ .......... $625
Alternatively, there are hundreds of other options for an urn that you can easily find on the internet. If you wish to purchase your own receptacle, do a quick internet search for "pet urn" and you will find many websites dedicated to this. Once you have the receptacle you desire, simply transfer the remains from the complimentary urn to the one you purchased.
