The Europe funeral products and services market size is expected to reach USD 21.08 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2030. One of the major factors contributing to market growth is the rising demand for sustainable & eco-friendly funerals and technological advancements. Digital platforms provide an opportunity to offer more personalized funeral services. Families can create custom memorial websites, virtual guestbooks, and even live-stream funeral services, enabling participation from loved ones across the globe. This increasing demand for tailored services has driven companies to offer more flexible, tech-driven products and services. In addition, digital platforms provide an opportunity to offer more personalized funeral services. This increasing demand for tailored services has driven companies to offer more flexible, tech-driven products and services.
Furthermore, cremation practices are also evolving. Bio-cremation (or water cremation) is an alternative process that uses water and alkaline solutions to break down the body, which consumes less energy and produces fewer emissions than traditional cremation. For instance, in October 2023, Ireland emerged as the first European country to introduce water cremation, a novel burial method. The growing acceptance of such practices creates new opportunities for funeral homes and service providers to expand their offerings.
Moreover, pre-need planning services are expected to create significant growth opportunities for funeral products and services as they offer individuals the ability to arrange and pay for their funerals in advance. This proactive approach to funeral planning allows consumers to make personalized decisions regarding their final arrangements, often selecting specific products and services that they want, such as the type of coffin, burial or cremation preferences, and even the details of the memorial ceremony.
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Based on type, the funeral products segment dominated the market in 2024. Factors contributing to the growth include technological advancements and rising demand for customized coffins and caskets. However, the services segment is expected to register a fast growth rate during the forecast period due to the number of elderly people rising; there is a growing need for both traditional and modern funeral services, including cremations and burials. This demographic shift is a key factor pushing market expansion
In 2024, Germany dominated the market with the largest market share. As a result, the market is experiencing a significant transformation due to the rise of digitalization
In May 2019, OrganoClick AB launched a new biodegradable coffin made of 3D-moulded biocomposite material OrganoComp. The use of biodegradable material reduced the weight of the coffin by 50%
Grand View Research has segmented the Europe funeral products and services market based on type, and country:
Europe Funeral Products & Services Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Funeral Products
Coffins And Caskets
Urns And Ash Containers
Flowers
Memorial Jewelry
Headstones And Monuments
Funeral Services
Floral Arrangements
Transportation Services
Grief Counseling Services
Europe Funeral Products & Services Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Netherlands
Hungary
Czech Republic
Belgium
List of Key Players in the Europe Funeral Products And Services Market
Funeral Products B.V
Limbo
Matthews International Corporation
Stoneletters
Golden Charter
Menina
JOH Holdings
SendFlowersWorldwide
Steve Soult Limited
DFW Europe
Hesselmans & van Willegen
Roc Eclerc Group
Resomation Ltd
Ataudes Gallego SL
Pompes Funèbres Générales
Vezzani spa
Facultatieve Technologies
IFZW GmbH & Co. KG
Aninco
Funico
Van der Lans & Busscher
Karsol Ltd.
Verstraaten Groep
Den Hollandsche (The Dutch Memorials)
WEVERLING & WIJTMAN
Neomansio
Bertis Uitvaart B.V.
Unigra bv
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