Mortuary Equipment Global Market Report 2024

Mortuary equipment encompasses instruments and materials used in morgues and mortuaries to preserve deceased bodies until they are ready for transfer to a cemetery or funeral home, as well as for cadavers used in study and education.

The primary types of products in mortuary equipment include refrigerators and freezers, autopsy and dissection tables, cadaver lifts, cadaver trolleys, and others. Refrigerators and freezers are employed in morgues and mortuaries to store corpses at lower temperatures for varying durations, and they are often constructed from stainless steel. These applications can be manual or automated and find implementation in various sectors such as hospitals, academic institutions, research organizations, forensic laboratories, and others.

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The mortuary equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2023 to $1.14 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the development of healthcare infrastructure, population growth, the funeral industry's demands, adherence to regulatory compliance, and the impact of natural disasters.

The mortuary equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.67 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the aging population, the utilization of mortuary equipment in military and law enforcement contexts, the increased demand for cremation services, the influence of cultural diversity, and the emphasis on pandemic preparedness. Key trends expected during this period include the adoption of green burial practices, the implementation of digital records and management systems, the exploration of remote autopsies, a focus on sustainable practices within the industry, and the integration of smart technologies in mortuary equipment.

The anticipated increase in mortality rates is expected to drive the growth of the mortuary equipment market in the future. The mortality rate, commonly known as the death rate, is a metric indicating the number of deaths in a specific location or period. With the rise in the death rate, there is an increased demand for mortuary equipment, including body bags, mortuary stretchers, lifting carts, mortuary washing units, and autopsy tables. These tools are essential for the proper preservation and storage of deceased individuals. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a 5.3% increase in the age-adjusted death rate from 835.4 deaths per 100,000 standard population in 2020 to 879.7 in 2021. The age-adjusted death rates increased for 8 out of the 10 leading causes of death and decreased for 2, indicating a surge in demand for mortuary equipment. Therefore, the upward trend in mortality rates is a driving force behind the growth of the mortuary equipment market.

The growth of the mortuary equipment market is expected to be fueled by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases, lasting for three months or longer, include conditions such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. The higher incidence of chronic diseases has led to an elevated demand for mortuary equipment, as these conditions often result in complications that may lead to death. Proper handling and preparation of deceased individuals necessitate the use of mortuary equipment. For instance, the CDC reported that 6 out of 10 Americans have chronic diseases, with four out of ten adults suffering from more than two chronic diseases. These chronic diseases include conditions like chronic lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, further contributing to the demand for mortuary equipment. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is a key factor driving the growth of the mortuary equipment market.

A prominent trend in the mortuary equipment market is the emphasis on product innovation. Funeral planning has become more accessible and flexible through innovative products that offer eco-friendly burials, funeral service webcasting, online obituaries, and advanced headstone technology. Key players in the market are focusing on developing innovative products to maintain a competitive edge. For example, in January 2021, Mopec, a US-based company specializing in pathology, anatomy, mortuary, and necropsy equipment and supplies, introduced an all-inclusive cold storage container system to provide increased refrigeration capacity for mortuaries, funeral homes, and healthcare organizations. This temporary and expandable system, available in 20-foot or 40-foot configurations, can handle 16 to 50 bodies at maximum capacity.

Major companies operating in the mortuary equipment market are introducing innovative products such as mushroom coffins designed to biodegrade in 45 days. These biodegradable coffins allow human remains to become food sources for the earth. For instance, in May 2023, Loop Biotech, a Dutch startup, launched mushroom coffins made from upcycled hemp and mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. The mycelium and hemp fibers grow inside a mold, and the coffins biodegrade within 45 days.

In January 2023, Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP, a longstanding private equity firm in Europe, acquired Facultatieve Group to strengthen Funecap's position in the Dutch crematoria management market and expand its business in the German and Swiss markets. Facultatieve, a France-based crematoria management company, is the second-largest provider of crematoria and mortuary equipment globally.

Major companies operating in the mortuary equipment market include Ferno-Washington Inc., Flexmort, LEEC Limited, Mortech Manufacturing Company Inc., Kugel Medical GmbH & Co. KG, EIHF Isofroid, Hygeco, S.M. Scientific Instruments Pvt. Ltd., Mopec Inc., Barber of Sheffield Ltd., C.F. di Ciro Fiocchetti & C. s.n.c., Mortuary Lift Company, Funeralia GmbH, Span Surgical Co., Thalheimer Kühlung GmbH & Co. KG, Roftek Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Hickey & Co., SOVA Motion, Shandon Inc., Mortuary & Cemetery Supply Co., Jiangsu Saikang Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., American Crematory Equipment Co., B&L Cremation Systems Inc., C.F. Weber Co. Inc., Coldspring, Crescent Memorial, Custom Air Trays, DFW Europe, Eckels, Funeral Source One, GEM Scientific Inc.

North America was the largest region in the mortuary equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mortuary equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the mortuary equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The mortuary equipment market consists of sales of Autopsy Floor Scale, Autopsy Saw, Mortuary Chambers, Autopsy Table, Autopsy Instrument Kit, and Organ Weighing Scale. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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