Undertaking services

cpc code 97320 covers a diverse range of undertaking services, which play a vital role in providing essential end-of-life care and support for individuals and their families. This industry is an integral part of the broader healthcare and social assistance sector, catering to the needs of communities by ensuring dignified and respectful funeral arrangements, cremation services, and other related activities.

The main production techniques in the undertaking services industry involve the careful handling and preparation of the deceased, as well as the coordination of various logistical and administrative tasks. This includes the embalming or cremation of the body, the arrangement of funeral services, the management of cemeteries and crematoria, and the provision of grief counseling and support services to the bereaved.

The key inputs required for the undertaking services industry include specialized equipment and facilities, such as funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemeteries. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of funeral directors, embalmers, and other support staff who are trained in the sensitive and respectful handling of the deceased and the provision of bereavement services. Raw materials such as caskets, urns, and other funeral-related products are also essential inputs for this industry.

The primary outputs of the undertaking services industry are the various funeral and cremation services provided to individuals and families. These services may include 97321 Funeral services, 97322 Cremation services, and the maintenance and operation of 97323 Cemeteries and crematoria. The industry's outputs are consumed by individuals and families in need of end-of-life care and support, as well as by other related industries, such as the 86 Human health and social work activities sector.