End Of Life Planning Global Market Report 2024

Description

End-of-life planning refers to the process of making decisions and arrangements for one's care, preferences, and affairs as one nears the end of life or in anticipation of possible incapacity. This planning involves documenting and communicating one's wishes regarding medical care, financial matters, legal affairs, and personal preferences to ensure these desires are respected and carried out when one can no longer make decisions.

The main services involved in end-of-life planning include funeral services, estate planning, digital legacy services, grief counseling and support, advanced healthcare directives, and others. Funeral services involve organizing and managing the rituals and ceremonies associated with a person's burial or cremation. These services cater to demographics such as the elderly population, middle-aged population, and young adults, living in both urban and rural areas.

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The end of life planning market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $30.75 billion in 2023 to $33.62 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increased aging population, greater awareness of advance directives, a rise in chronic illness prevalence, economic uncertainty, and a heightened demand for professional guidance.

The end of life planning market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $48.52 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing awareness and education, rising healthcare costs, government policies and regulations, cultural shifts, and the expansion of service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include virtual funeral services, digital legacy management, cultural and religious customization, pre-planning and subscription models, bereavement support services, and legal and financial planning tools.

The increase in the proportion of individuals reaching retirement age is expected to drive the growth of the end-of-life planning market moving forward. Retirement age refers to the time when a person typically ceases full-time employment and may become eligible for retirement benefits. The increasing proportion of individuals reaching retirement age, due to improved healthcare leading to longer life expectancy, the aging of the large baby boomer generation, and declining birth rates reducing the proportion of younger individuals, is contributing to this growth. End-of-life planning is crucial for the retirement-age population to ensure their care preferences and treatment wishes are respected during their final stages of life. For instance, in August 2023, according to data from Statistics Canada, approximately 21.8% of Canadians aged 55 to 59 reported being fully or partially retired. This percentage doubled to 44.9% for those aged 60 to 64 and nearly doubled again to 80.5% for those aged 65 to 69. Therefore, the increase in the proportion of individuals reaching retirement age is driving the growth of the end-of-life planning market.

Major companies operating in the end-of-life planning market are focusing on providing personalized and customized solutions, such as self-authored obituaries, to offer a user-friendly digital platform. A self-authored obituary is a written or recorded reflection on one's life and legacy, often prepared in advance as part of end-of-life planning. For instance, in January 2023, Newham Council, a UK-based government entity, launched the MyWishes digital platform, a tool designed for end-of-life planning and tailored for use by the local community. The platform enables residents to document and share care decisions, including funeral wishes, writing or recording self-authored obituaries, making necessary plans, and leaving goodbye messages for family and friends in the event of their death. This reduces stress on the family post-bereavement. Users can specify health and social care preferences, and printed documents can be shared with healthcare providers.

In May 2023, Wellthy Inc., a US-based service company providing caregiving support, acquired Lantern Co. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Wellthy aimed to more intentionally support families as they handle the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges that often come with end-of-life situations. Lantern Co. is a US-based artist-led organization offering services that include proactive planning of end-of-life preferences and supportive guidance.

Major companies operating in the end of life planning market are MetLife Inc., Service Corporation International (SCI), Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, TrustandWill, Dignity plc, Better Place Forests Co., Gathered Here Pty Ltd., OpusXenta Pty Ltd., Farewill, Perfect Memorials, Funeralwise, Everplans, Eterneva, Lady Anne Funerals, Aftersteps, SafeWill, GoodTrust, GatheringUs, AfterSteps, EstateExec, Going With Grace, Funeralocity Inc., funeralOne, Death With Dignity

North America was the largest region in the end of life planning market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the end of life planning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the end of life planning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The end-of-life planning market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as advance directives, healthcare decision-making, funeral prearrangements, legal consultations, and financial advice. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

End Of Life Planning Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on end of life planning market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.

The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.

The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Service: Funeral Services; Estate Planning; Digital Legacy Services; Grief Counseling And Support; Advanced Healthcare Directives; Other Services
2) By Demographic: Elderly Population; Middle Age Population; Young Adult
3) By Area: Urban; Rural
Companies Mentioned: MetLife Inc.; Service Corporation International (SCI); Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care; TrustandWill; Dignity plc
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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1. Executive Summary

2. End Of Life Planning Market Characteristics

3. End Of Life Planning Market Trends And Strategies

4. End Of Life Planning Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market

5. Global End Of Life Planning Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global End Of Life Planning Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global End Of Life Planning Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global End Of Life Planning Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. End Of Life Planning Market Segmentation

6.1. Global End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Funeral Services
Estate Planning
Digital Legacy Services
Grief Counseling And Support
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Other Services
6.2. Global End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Elderly Population
Middle Age Population
Young Adult
6.3. Global End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Urban
Rural

7. End Of Life Planning Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global End Of Life Planning Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global End Of Life Planning Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific End Of Life Planning Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific End Of Life Planning Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China End Of Life Planning Market

9.1. China End Of Life Planning Market Overview
9.2. China End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India End Of Life Planning Market

10.1. India End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan End Of Life Planning Market

11.1. Japan End Of Life Planning Market Overview
11.2. Japan End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia End Of Life Planning Market

12.1. Australia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia End Of Life Planning Market

13.1. Indonesia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea End Of Life Planning Market

14.1. South Korea End Of Life Planning Market Overview
14.2. South Korea End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe End Of Life Planning Market

15.1. Western Europe End Of Life Planning Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK End Of Life Planning Market

16.1. UK End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany End Of Life Planning Market

17.1. Germany End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France End Of Life Planning Market

18.1. France End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy End Of Life Planning Market

19.1. Italy End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain End Of Life Planning Market

20.1. Spain End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe End Of Life Planning Market

21.1. Eastern Europe End Of Life Planning Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia End Of Life Planning Market

22.1. Russia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America End Of Life Planning Market

23.1. North America End Of Life Planning Market Overview
23.2. North America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA End Of Life Planning Market

24.1. USA End Of Life Planning Market Overview
24.2. USA End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada End Of Life Planning Market

25.1. Canada End Of Life Planning Market Overview
25.2. Canada End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America End Of Life Planning Market

26.1. South America End Of Life Planning Market Overview
26.2. South America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil End Of Life Planning Market

27.1. Brazil End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East End Of Life Planning Market

28.1. Middle East End Of Life Planning Market Overview
28.2. Middle East End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa End Of Life Planning Market

29.1. Africa End Of Life Planning Market Overview
29.2. Africa End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Service, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Demographic, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa End Of Life Planning Market, Segmentation By Area, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. End Of Life Planning Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. End Of Life Planning Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. End Of Life Planning Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. MetLife Inc.
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Service Corporation International (SCI)
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. TrustandWill
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Dignity plc
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. End Of Life Planning Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Better Place Forests Co.
31.2. Gathered Here Pty Ltd.
31.3. OpusXenta Pty Ltd.
31.4. Farewill
31.5. Perfect Memorials
31.6. Funeralwise
31.7. Everplans
31.8. Eterneva
31.9. Lady Anne Funerals
31.10. Aftersteps
31.11. SafeWill
31.12. GoodTrust
31.13. GatheringUs
31.14. AfterSteps
31.15. EstateExec

32. Global End Of Life Planning Market Competitive Benchmarking

33. Global End Of Life Planning Market Competitive Dashboard

34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The End Of Life Planning Market

35. End Of Life Planning Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

35.1 End Of Life Planning Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 End Of Life Planning Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 End Of Life Planning Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer