If you’re searching for a pet cemetery near Athens, two licensed facilities serve the Attica region. This English guide covers both options, their services, costs, transport logistics, and what to expect — written for English-speaking residents and expats in the Athens area.
Note: Information current as of May 2026. Always verify directly with the facility before committing.
Verified Pet Cemeteries in Attica
1. Animal Cemetery Cats n Dogs — Koropi
The most established option for the southern Athens area.
Location: Koropi, Attica (approximately 30 km southeast of Athens centre).
Type: Pet cemetery + crematorium.
Facility: Private grounds of approximately 4 stremmata (4,000 m²).
Services:
- Individual burial
- Communal burial
- Individual cremation (with ash return)
- Communal cremation
- Memorial plaques (personalised)
- Transport from home or veterinary clinic
- Grave visits allowed
Licensing: Declared licensed pet burial facility per public information.
Best for: Athens residents in southern and eastern suburbs (Glyfada, Voula, Vari, Markopoulo, Spata, Pallini, Paiania).
2. Elaiwnas Pet Cemetery — Megara
The Western Attica option.
Location: Megara, Attica (approximately 37 km west of Athens).
Type: Pet cemetery.
Services:
- Burial (individual / communal)
- Transport from home or vet
- Memorial plaques
- Grave visits allowed
Licensing: States licensed operation per public information.
Best for: Western Athens (Piraeus, Korydallos, Nikaia), Elefsina area, and travellers passing through to Peloponnese.
See the full directory of licensed facilities in Greece.
Costs in the Athens Area
Per a Kathimerini report (2026), pet burial or cremation services in Attica cost approximately €200, with burial continuing past the two-year term on an annual fee.
Detailed Price Ranges
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Communal cremation | €80-150 |
| Individual cremation (with ash return) | €180-250 |
| Individual burial (2-year term) | €180-280 |
| Burial renewal after 2 years | €30-80 per year |
| Home pickup of the body | €30-60 |
| Memorial plaque | €30-100 |
| Personalised urn | €30-150 |
Total estimate: €200-450 depending on services.
Always request a written quote.
Distance from Athens Neighbourhoods
| From | To Koropi | To Megara |
|---|---|---|
| Syntagma / Plaka | ~25 km | ~40 km |
| Glyfada | ~10 km | ~50 km |
| Kifisia | ~30 km | ~40 km |
| Piraeus | ~30 km | ~30 km |
| Maroussi | ~25 km | ~45 km |
| Penteli | ~15 km | ~55 km |
Both facilities offer pickup services, eliminating travel concerns.
What to Expect at the Facility
Visiting
Both facilities allow visitation during set hours:
- Quiet, respectful grounds.
- Marked graves with optional memorial plaques.
- Some areas dedicated to specific types (cats, dogs, etc.).
- Benches for sitting and reflection.
Cremation Process (Cats n Dogs)
If choosing cremation at Koropi:
- Body received at the facility.
- Identity recorded with reference number.
- Individual: dedicated chamber per animal; ashes collected.
- Communal: multiple animals processed together.
- Certificate issued.
- Ashes returned within 5-10 business days for individual cremation.
Burial Process
For burial at either facility:
- Body received and prepared.
- Grave dug to legal specifications (1m+ depth).
- Burial performed with respect.
- Memorial plaque placed.
- Certificate issued documenting plot location.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Initial Contact (Hour 0-2)
- Call the facility to discuss availability.
- Or call your vet first — many Athens vets have established relationships with both facilities.
- Request written quote including all costs.
2. Body Preparation
- Keep in a cool room (18-22°C).
- Wrap in a clean sheet (not airtight bag).
- Do not freeze unless instructed.
3. Transport (Within 24-48 Hours)
- Pickup from home: facility brings van.
- Pickup from vet: vet keeps body refrigerated until pickup.
- Self-transport: drive the body in your car (acceptable, with care).
4. Service
- For cremation: wait for ashes.
- For burial: attend if you wish.
5. Documentation
- Certificate of cremation or burial in your file.
- ΕΜΖΣ notification through your vet.
- Payment receipt with line-item breakdown.
Vets in Athens with Strong Cemetery Partnerships
Most major veterinary clinics in Athens have established relationships with one or both Attica facilities. Ask your vet about:
- Their preferred partner facility.
- Whether they offer end-of-life coordination as a service.
- Whether they can hold the body until pickup is arranged.
Particularly experienced areas for end-of-life services:
- Glyfada, Voula, Vari (closer to Koropi).
- Kifisia, Maroussi (large vet hospitals).
- Piraeus (also close to Megara).
Common Questions
Should I Choose Cremation or Burial?
Choose cremation if:
- You want to keep the ashes
- You don’t want a 2-year burial commitment
- You travel frequently or may move
- You’re concerned about renewing the plot
Choose burial if:
- You want a place to visit regularly
- You live nearby and will visit
- The 2-year term + renewals work for you
- You want a physical memorial
Can I Visit Whenever I Want?
Generally yes during opening hours. Confirm:
- Opening days/hours with the facility.
- Whether you need to schedule visits.
Will the Facility Speak English?
Cats n Dogs has experience with English-speaking customers (Koropi being in the affluent Athens suburbs with many expats). Bring a Greek-speaking friend if possible, or ask via email first.
Can I Bring My Other Pets?
Some facilities allow this — others may not for hygiene or behavioural reasons. Confirm in advance.
What About Religious Considerations?
Pet cemeteries are secular. There are no religious services or restrictions, and you’re welcome to bring religious items / observances of any tradition.
Memorial Options at Athens Facilities
Both facilities offer:
- Personalised plaques with name, dates, message.
- Photographs embedded in plaques (some facilities).
- Custom inscriptions.
For more memorial ideas: 20+ pet memorial ideas (Greek).
Tourists in Athens
If you’re a tourist whose pet has died in Athens:
- Most central vets can coordinate everything.
- Hotel reception can usually recommend a vet.
- Communal cremation is the fastest closure.
- Individual cremation with ash return is possible — see Travelling with pet ashes from Greece.
- Athens international airport is just minutes from Koropi — convenient if you need to fly out quickly.
Full tourist guide: Pet died in Greece: guide for tourists.
Practical Tips for Athens Owners
- Keep your vet’s number in your phone for emergencies.
- Know which facility you’d choose before you need it.
- Have €300-400 available in a “just in case” fund.
- Know your microchip number — facility will ask.
Summary
For pet end-of-life services in the Athens area:
- Cats n Dogs (Koropi) — full-service for southern/eastern Athens
- Elaiwnas (Megara) — burial-focused for western Athens
Both are licensed, both offer pickup, both produce certificates. Costs around €200 for standard services. Greek-speaking staff but Cats n Dogs has some English-language familiarity.
See Also
English Cluster
- Pet cemetery in Greece: complete guide
- Pet cremation in Greece
- Pet died in Greece: guide for tourists
- Travelling with pet ashes from Greece
- Directory of facilities