Funeral, cremation and undertaking services

CPC v2.1 Code: 973

About funeral, cremation and undertaking services

cpc code 973 covers the funeral, cremation, and undertaking services industry. This industry plays a vital role in providing dignified and respectful end-of-life care for individuals and their families. As an essential part of the broader healthcare and social services sector, the funeral industry helps to facilitate the grieving process and ensure proper disposition of the deceased. The services provided by this industry are an important component of the overall economy, supporting a range of related industries and contributing to the well-being of communities.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the funeral, cremation, and undertaking services industry involve the preparation and care of the deceased, as well as the coordination of funeral and memorial services. This includes embalming, cremation, and other preservation methods, as well as the arrangement of caskets, urns, and other funeral products. Funeral directors and staff also work closely with families to plan and execute personalized ceremonies and events to honor the life of the deceased.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the funeral, cremation, and undertaking services industry include specialized equipment and facilities, such as funeral homes, crematoriums, and transportation vehicles. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of raw materials, including caskets, urns, flowers, and other funeral-related products. The industry also requires a skilled workforce of funeral directors, embalmers, and other support staff to deliver high-quality services to clients.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the funeral, cremation, and undertaking services industry are the various funeral and memorial services provided to families and communities. This includes the preparation and disposition of the deceased, as well as the coordination of ceremonies and events. The industry's outputs are often consumed by other related industries, such as 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services, 622 Hospitals, and 624 Social Assistance.

Family tree for funeral, cremation and undertaking services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/97'>97: Other services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/973'>973: Funeral, cremation and undertaking services</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/971'>971: Washing, cleaning and dyeing services</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/972'>972: Beauty and physical well-being services</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/979'>979: Other miscellaneous services</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9731'>9731: Cemeteries and cremation services</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9732'>9732: Undertaking services</a>"]


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