Last month, we detailed the cost to operate, and revenue from a P model Firelake pet cremation system. That pet cremation payoff scenario is economically attractive for mid-sized and larger veterinarian clinics but now we would like to highlight a smaller less cost model commonly used in smaller rural clinics. These smaller Firelake “A” models have found niches in small volume clinics. The A series cremators have many features and options available to them but let’s look at a standard set-up.
The 5 Year Plan
The small size pet cremation payoff numbers are rounded off for simplicity:
| SMALL SIZE CREMATORY COST EXAMPLE – Unit price | $21,700 |
| DIY / Local Install ($600/year for 5 years) | $3,000 |
| Assume 5 year payoff @ $4,940/year ($412/month) | $4,940 |
| Assume 1 cremations/day or 22/month or 264/year @ $180 each – yearly sales | $47,520 |
| OPERATING COSTS | |
| Assume 3-5 Hrs fuel = $20-$40 / Per Session Use $24 x 264/year | $6,336 |
| Assume Electricity, Maint, and Labor per animal @ $58 each | $15,312 |
| Total Operating Cost (Estimate only-will vary by locations, equipment & process) | $21,648 |
| TOTALS | |
| Total Annual Sales | $47,520 |
| Less Install price per year | – $600 |
| Less Total Annual Equipment Cost | – $4,940 |
| Less Annual Operating Cost Equipment | – $21,648 |
| NET PROFIT (per year for first 5 years) | $20,332 |
This 5 year plan gives you an example of the profit you can make while paying off the equipment cost over a 5 year period of time. The standard life of our creators is 15 years, so after year five, you can watch your profits soar!
Want a better return from that Firelake Manufacturing cremator?
Use our animal separation trays and process multiple animals per load to cut the operating cost in half or more. Substitute your pet cremation payoff numbers and see what you are missing. Call us to help.
Interested in learning more about pet cremation and payoffs? Firelake Manufacturing can answer your questions, help you locate a local dealer, and get you started. Call us today at (800) 820-3391 or contact us here.
