- Dogs
- Cats
- Others
Pet Funeral Services market size was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at 11.2% CAGR over the forecast years to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2030. The pet funeral services market refers to businesses and services dedicated to providing end-of-life arrangements and ceremonies for pets. As more people view their pets as family members, there has been a growing demand for specialized services to commemorate their lives in meaningful ways. Here are some key aspects of the pet funeral services market. The rise in demand for pet funeral services can be mainly attributed to several factors: the growing popularity of pet cremation, increasing pet ownership rates, the cultural shift towards treating pets as family members, and a rising demand for comprehensive end-of-life care services for pets.
Additionally, many funeral homes that traditionally served human clients have expanded their offerings to include services for deceased pets. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 23 million American families got a new pet. The major restraints in the pet funeral services market include cultural and religious barriers to cremation or burial, varying regulatory complexities, and economic constraints due to high service costs. Additionally, competition, limited awareness, and logistical challenges in handling pet remains are significant factors impacting market dynamics.
Pet Funeral Services market Recent Developments of the Market:
- In January 2023, Vedi and Evermore Pet Cremation joined forces to create a streamlined service for handling a pet's passing, aiming to ease the burden on pet owners. By integrating with Vedi's universal health record platform, the partnership aims to eliminate the potential for mishaps in the often-manual process between veterinarians, owners, and crematoriums, which is typically managed using disparate methods like spreadsheets and labels.
- In March 2021, VetPartners acquired Pet Cremation Services, a UK-based pet crematoria company, to expand its service offerings.
Pet Funeral Services Market Summary
Study Period
2024-2030
Base Year
2023
CAGR
11.2%
Largest Market
North America
Fastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Pet Funeral Services Market Dynamics
In recent years, there has been heightened attention from both research and mainstream media on the trend of pet humanization. This shift, which sees pets increasingly viewed as family members rather than mere companions, is a significant driver of market growth. According to a Health for Animals report, pet ownership surged by 113% from 2014 to 2019, with China projected to become the world's leader in pet ownership by 2024. This trend towards pet humanization is anticipated to fuel market expansion in the coming years. Furthermore, the demand for pet memorial services has grown as owners seek closure and a dedicated space to mourn their beloved pets freely. This emphasis on honouring the unique bond between pets and their owners has heightened the necessity for pet funeral services. The cultural shift towards regarding pets as family members rather than mere companions has profoundly influenced the pet funeral services market in recent years. This transformation is substantiated by compelling statistics and trends across various regions. Moreover, the amount spent on pets has risen significantly, reaching $99 billion in expenditures in the U.S. alone in 2020. This financial commitment underscores a broader societal willingness to invest in pet care, including end-of-life services such as cremation and memorialization.
North-America Got Significant Share
Pet Funeral Services Market Regional Analysis
Based on regions the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. North America dominated the pet funeral services market in 2023, due to a combination of factors including high pet ownership rates, strong consumer spending, and a growing trend of pet humanization. The U.S. alone accounts for over 70% of households owning a pet, according to the 2021 - 2022 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). According to the European Pet Food Industry Federation's June 2021 report, with over 80 million households adopting pets, there is a significant market for end-of-life care and memorialization services. This trend reflects the changing societal perception of pets as cherished family members, leading to a higher demand for dignified and personalized farewell services. The pet funeral services market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, propelled by rising pet ownership rates, especially in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. A recent industry report revealed that in 2021, China alone had 58.06 million cats and 54.29 million dogs, indicating a substantial market for pet-related services.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
Pet Funeral Services Market Segmentation
By Pet Type
By Service Type
- Burial
- Communal
- Cremation
Geography
- North America
- Europe
- The Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- MEA
Frequently Asked Questions
The pet funeral services market size is expected to reach USD 2 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.2% to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2030.
In 2023, the pet funeral services market size was estimated at USD 1.8 billion. The report covers the pet funeral services market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the pet funeral services market size for the years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
The leading players in the pet funeral services market are Veternity (acquired by IVC Evidensia), CVS Group, Regency (Acquired by Gateway Services), Vetspeed Ltd (CPC Cares), Pets in Peace, Precious Pets Animal Crematory, Constant Companion Pet Crematorium, Newhaven Funerals, Paws to Heaven Pet Crematory, Midwest Cremation Service, Sarasota Pet Crematory, Okanagan Pet Cremation, Precious Pet Cemetery, Dignity Pet Crematorium, High Peak Pet Funeral Services, and Pets At Peace.
The primary drivers of the pet funeral services market include increasing pet humanization trends, which elevate pets to family member status, and rising pet ownership rates globally, fueling demand for dignified end-of-life services and memorials.
The major restraints in the pet funeral services market include cultural and religious barriers to cremation or burial, varying regulatory complexities, and economic constraints due to high service costs. Additionally, competition, limited awareness, and logistical challenges in handling pet remains are significant factors impacting market dynamics.
Key Features of the Report
- The pet funeral services market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030).
- The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies.
- The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
- The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
- The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario.
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Pet Funeral Services Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Pet Funeral Services Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Pet Funeral Services Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1.Pet Type |
| 2.2.2.Service Type |
| 2.2.3.Region |
| 3.Global Pet Funeral Services Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Pet Funeral Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Pet Funeral Services Market By Pet Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Dogs |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Cats |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.3. Others |
| 5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Pet Funeral Services Market By Service Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Burial |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Communal |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Cremation |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Pet Funeral Services Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. North America |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Europe |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.5. Latin America |
| 7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.North America Pet Funeral Services Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. Pet Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.1.1.Dogs |
| 8.1.2.Cats |
| 8.1.3.Others |
| 8.2. Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.2.1.Burial |
| 8.2.2.Communal |
| 8.2.3.Cremation |
| 8.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 8.3.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 8.3.2.Canada |
| 9.Europe Pet Funeral Services Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. Pet Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1.Dogs |
| 9.1.2.Cats |
| 9.1.3.Others |
| 9.2. Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1.Burial |
| 9.2.2.Communal |
| 9.2.3.Cremation |
| 9.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1.Germany |
| 9.3.2.France |
| 9.3.3.Italy |
| 9.3.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 9.3.5.Spain |
| 10.Asia Pacific (APAC) Pet Funeral Services Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Pet Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Dogs |
| 10.1.2.Cats |
| 10.1.3.Others |
| 10.2. Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Burial |
| 10.2.2.Communal |
| 10.2.3.Cremation |
| 10.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.China |
| 10.3.2.India |
| 10.3.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 10.3.4.Japan |
| 10.3.5.Rest of APAC |
| 11.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Pet Funeral Services Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Pet Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Dogs |
| 11.1.2.Cats |
| 11.1.3.Others |
| 11.2. Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Burial |
| 11.2.2.Communal |
| 11.2.3.Cremation |
| 11.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.GCC Countries |
| 11.3.2.South Africa |
| 11.3.3.Rest of MEA |
| 12.Latin America Pet Funeral Services Market 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Pet Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Dogs |
| 12.1.2.Cats |
| 12.1.3.Others |
| 12.2. Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Burial |
| 12.2.2.Communal |
| 12.2.3.Cremation |
| 12.3. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.Brazil |
| 12.3.2.Mexico |
| 12.3.3.Rest of LA |
| 13. Competition Landscape |
| 13.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 13.2.1.Veternity (acquired by IVC Evidensia) |
| 13.2.2.CVS Group |
| 13.2.3.Regency (Acquired by Gateway Services) |
| 13.2.4.Vetspeed Ltd (CPC Cares) |
| 13.2.5.Pets in Peace |
| 13.2.6.Precious Pets Animal Crematory |
| 13.2.7.Constant Companion Pet Crematorium |
| 13.2.8.Newhaven Funerals |
| 13.2.9.Paws to Heaven Pet Crematory |
| 13.2.10.Midwest Cremation Service |
| 13.2.11.Sarasota Pet Crematory |
| 13.2.12.Okanagan Pet Cremation |
| 13.2.13.Precious Pet Cemetery |
| 13.2.14.Dignity Pet Crematorium |
| 13.2.15.High Peak Pet Funeral Services |
| 13.2.16.Pets At Peace |
| 14. Research Methodology |
| 15. Appendix and Abbreviations |
- Veternity (acquired by IVC Evidensia)
- CVS Group
- Regency (Acquired by Gateway Services)
- Vetspeed Ltd (CPC Cares)
- Pets in Peace
- Precious Pets Animal Crematory
- Constant Companion Pet Crematorium
- Newhaven Funerals
- Paws to Heaven Pet Crematory
- Midwest Cremation Service
- Sarasota Pet Crematory
- Okanagan Pet Cremation
- Precious Pet Cemetery
- Dignity Pet Crematorium
- High Peak Pet Funeral Services
- Pets At Peace