Property types
Crematory and Pet Crematory appraisals in Connecticut
We appraise crematories and pet crematories, whether they stand alone or are part of a funeral home, cemetery, veterinary hospital or kennel. Our clients include lenders, buyers, owners and estates.
What drives crematory value
Location and zoning
State rules, the 500-foot setback for new crematories and local zoning all limit where a crematory can operate.
Air permits
Each unit needs a valid state permit. A replacement or additional unit may not be approved.
Equipment
The age, capacity and condition of each cremation unit.
Who buys them
Buyers are usually funeral home owners, cemeteries, pet aftercare companies and veterinary groups.
Crematories in Connecticut
Connecticut is strict about where a crematory can go. It has to be in an established cemetery of at least 20 acres, or on land the town has approved for it. Since 2017, a new crematory cannot be built within 500 feet of someone else's home.
Every cremation unit built since 2009 also needs an air permit from the state, and getting one takes months. The state has said that having a unit today does not guarantee approval for a replacement. All of this makes an existing, permitted crematory hard to duplicate, and we take that into account in the value.
Pet crematories
Pet crematories serve veterinarians, pet owners and animal shelters. Many are part of a veterinary hospital or kennel, and some stand on their own. They need a state air permit and local zoning approval, just like other crematories.
When a veterinary hospital or kennel has its own pet crematory, we look at whether the crematory adds value for the next owner or whether a buyer would likely remove it. See our veterinary hospital and kennel page.
The building, the equipment and the business
A crematory's value can come from three places: the land and building, the cremation equipment, and the business itself. The equipment is expensive, wears out over time and may be hard to replace under today's permit rules. Lenders usually want the real estate valued on its own, so we separate the three and explain how we handled each one.
Where we do this work
We appraise crematory property throughout Connecticut, in every county we serve, and in nearby Massachusetts.
What to send us
- Site plan and building plans
- State air permits for each cremation unit
- Zoning approvals
- A list of equipment, with age and capacity
- Operating statements, if the business is part of the appraisal
Common questions about crematory and pet crematory appraisals
Do you appraise both crematories and pet crematories?
Yes. We appraise crematories at funeral homes and cemeteries, and pet crematories at veterinary hospitals, kennels and stand-alone sites.
Does an existing permit add value?
Often, yes. New crematories face strict location rules, and every new unit needs a state air permit. An operating crematory with its permits in place can be hard to replace.
Do you value the cremation equipment?
We identify the equipment and separate it from the real estate. Depending on what the appraisal is for, we either include it or leave it out.
Who does the appraisal?
A partner of Baldi Valuation inspects every property and signs every report. The firm is led by Michael Baldi, MAI, AI-GRS.
Need a commercial appraisal?
Tell us about the property and what the appraisal is for. We will respond with a fee and a delivery date, usually within one business day.
