Key Takeaways
- 65% of U.S. pet owners opted for cremation in 2023, up from 52% in 2015.
- 72% of cat owners chose cremation over burial in a 2023 U.S. survey.
- Millennial pet owners (ages 25-40) prefer private cremation at 68% rate in 2023.
- The pet cremation market projected to reach $4.5 billion globally by 2030 at 6.8% CAGR.
- U.S. pet cremation revenue forecast to hit $2.1 billion by 2028, 7% CAGR.
- Aquamation expected to grow 25% annually to 20% market share by 2030.
- U.S. Northeast region performed 28% of national pet cremations in 2023.
- California alone hosted 15% of U.S. pet cremations, over 250,000 annually.
- Florida pet cremation facilities grew 18% to 180 in 2023.
- The U.S. pet cremation services market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2022, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the previous year driven by rising pet ownership.
- Globally, the pet cremation industry generated $2.8 billion in revenue in 2023, with North America accounting for 45% of the total.
- Pet cremation services in Europe grew at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2018 to 2023, reaching €1.1 billion by 2023.
- 35% of U.S. pet cremations were individual in 2023, using advanced ID tracking.
- Aquamation (water cremation) accounted for 12% of services in eco-markets 2023.
- Mobile pet cremation units handled 8% of U.S. cremations in 2023.
In 2023, U.S. pet cremation surged to 65%, driven by higher demand for private, personalized aftercare.
Consumer Preferences
Consumer Preferences Interpretation
Future Projections
Future Projections Interpretation
Geographic Distribution
Geographic Distribution Interpretation
Market Growth
Market Growth Interpretation
Service Types
Service Types Interpretation
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