NAICS Code 812210 — Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 81221 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services).
| Code | 812210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Funeral Homes and Funeral Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $12.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing the dead for burial or interment and conducting funerals (i.e., providing facilities for wakes, arranging transportation for the dead, selling caskets and related merchandise). Funeral homes combined with crematories are included in this industry.
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Is a business under 812210 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 812210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $12.5 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 812210 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| Subsector | 812 | Personal and Laundry Services |
| Industry Group | 8122 | Death Care Services |
| NAICS Industry | 81221 | Funeral Homes and Funeral Services |
| National Industry | 812210 | Funeral Homes and Funeral Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
7261 | Funeral Service and Crematories |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.