Funeral Services Market by Service Type, Arrangement, Funeral Type, End-use

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[187 Pages Report] The Funeral Services Market size was estimated at USD 71.91 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 76.58 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.68% to reach USD 113.09 billion by 2030.

Funeral services encompass a range of professional services designed to manage and conduct the rites and ceremonies following the death of an individual. This typically includes the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation, planning and facilitating the ceremony, handling legal documentation such as death certificates and permits, and providing options for the disposition of the remains, such as in-ground burial, cremation, or entombment. The expansion in the use of funeral services can be attributed to various factors including cultural traditions, rising global population, and increasing personal income levels which allow for more elaborate memorial services. However, the high cost of funeral services and environmental concerns over traditional burial and cremation methods present significant challenges for market growth. Despite these issues, the emergence of eco-friendly funeral options such as biodegradable caskets and reef burials is gaining traction. There is also an expanding avenue in digital services, including online memorial services and digital legacy management, potentially creating future opportunities for market players.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 71.91 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 76.58 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 113.09 billion
CAGR (%)	6.68%

Regional Insights

In the Americas, the funeral services market is mature, particularly in the United States and Canada, where a high degree of urbanization and awareness of funeral service offerings contribute to the market stability. In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards cremation services over traditional burial, influenced by factors such as cost considerations and changing cultural attitudes. Additionally, there is an increasing preference for personalized and non-traditional funeral services. In the EMEA region, the market dynamics vary significantly across different countries. Europe shows trends similar to North America, with a growing preference for cremation due to urban space constraints and shifting cultural norms. In contrast, the Middle East and parts of Africa often adhere to traditional burial practices deeply rooted in religious and cultural beliefs. However, there is a growing interest in enhanced funeral services and memorialization options across the region. The APAC region shows rapid changes in the funeral services market, driven by emerging economies such as China and India. The diversity of religious beliefs and cultural practices across Asia-Pacific countries results in a varied approach to funeral services. There is a rise in demand for both traditional and modern funeral services, with an increasing openness towards adopting practices seen in Western cultures, such as cremation. Additionally, urbanization and evolving regulatory landscapes are reshaping the funeral services industry in this region.

Market Insights

Market Dynamics

The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the Funeral Services Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.

Market Drivers
- Rising geriatric population and prevalence of chronic diseases
- Stronger inclination toward cultural and traditional funeral services
- Growing investments and deathcare infrastructure across economies

Market Restraints
- High costs associated with funeral services

Market Opportunities
- Development and expansion of eco-friendly funeral options
- Introduction of digital technologies to streamline funeral services

Market Challenges
- Environmental and regulatory compliance concerns

Market Segmentation Analysis
- Service Type: Increasing preference and inclination toward memorialization services
- End-use: Expansion of funeral homes across economies

Market Disruption Analysis
Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
Pricing Analysis
Technology Analysis
Patent Analysis
Trade Analysis
Regulatory Framework Analysis

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the Funeral Services Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the Funeral Services Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Recent Developments

Eirene's Expansion into U.S. Market Post USD 4 Million Seed Funding

Eirene, Canada's exclusive online funeral service provider, has officially commenced its operations in the U.S. This strategic move follows their successful acquisition of over USD 4 million during a seed funding round aimed at fueling their growth and expansion. [Published On: 2024-04-03]

Dignity Plc Accepts Acquisition Offer in a Strategic Move for Funeral Service Market Consolidation

Dignity PLC, a UK-based funeral service provider, consented to a GBP 349 million acquisition proposal by a consortium led by SPWOne V Limited. As articulated by Dignity, this agreement is poised to fortify the company's market position by capitalizing on synergistic opportunities that could enhance service quality and operational efficiency. [Published On: 2023-01-23]

Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the Funeral Services Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization's resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Funeral Services Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Anthyesti Funeral Service, Arbor Memorial Inc., Baalmann Mortuary, Batesville Services, LLC, Carriage Services, Inc., Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home, Citizens Funeral Services, Inc., Co-operative Group Limited, Creter Vault Corporation, Dignity PLC, Foundation Partners Group LLC, Giles Memory Gardens, InvoCare Limited, Matthews International Corporation, McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc., Musgrove Mortuaries & Cemeteries, Nirvana Asia Ltd., NorthStar Memorial Group, LLC, Park Lawn Corporation, Propel Funeral Partners, Recompose, Service Corporation International, Westerleigh Group, and Withum Smith+Brown, PC.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Funeral Services Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Service Type
- Body Preparation
- Casket & Urn Selection
- Ceremony & Memorialization
- Internment/Cremation
- Professional Services
- Transportation

Arrangement
- At-Need Arrangement
- Pre-Need Arrangement

Funeral Type
- Burial at Sea
- Cremation Services
- Green/Natural Funeral Services
- Non-religious Humanist Funeral Services
- Traditional Religious Funeral Services

End-use
- Cemeteries
- Funeral Homes

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

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1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Rising geriatric population and prevalence of chronic diseases
  - 5.1.1.2. Stronger inclination toward cultural and traditional funeral services
  - 5.1.1.3. Growing investments and deathcare infrastructure across economies
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High costs associated with funeral services
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Development and expansion of eco-friendly funeral options
  - 5.1.3.2. Introduction of digital technologies to streamline funeral services
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Environmental and regulatory compliance concerns
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Service Type: Increasing preference and inclination toward memorialization services
- 5.2.2. End-use: Expansion of funeral homes across economies
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Funeral Services Market, by Service Type

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Body Preparation
6.3. Casket & Urn Selection
6.4. Ceremony & Memorialization
6.5. Internment/Cremation
6.6. Professional Services
6.7. Transportation

7. Funeral Services Market, by Arrangement

7.1. Introduction
7.2. At-Need Arrangement
7.3. Pre-Need Arrangement

8. Funeral Services Market, by Funeral Type

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Burial at Sea
8.3. Cremation Services
8.4. Green/Natural Funeral Services
8.5. Non-religious Humanist Funeral Services
8.6. Traditional Religious Funeral Services

9. Funeral Services Market, by End-use

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Cemeteries
9.3. Funeral Homes

10. Americas Funeral Services Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Funeral Services Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Funeral Services Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. Eirene's Expansion into U.S. Market Post USD 4 Million Seed Funding
- 13.3.2. Dignity Plc Accepts Acquisition Offer in a Strategic Move for Funeral Service Market Consolidation
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

14. Competitive Portfolio

14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio