Pet funeral industry standards are issued: urn material and cemetery area are included in the specifications
In recent years, with the booming development of the pet economy, the pet funeral industry has gradually become the focus of social attention. Recently, the first "Pet Funeral Service Standard" in China was officially released, which put forward clear requirements for key links such as urn material and cemetery area, marking that this industry has entered a new stage of standardized and standardized development. The following are the data and hot content related to the pet funeral industry that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Current status data of pet funeral industry
| index | data | source |
|---|---|---|
| Pet funeral market size in 2023 | About 1.5 billion yuan | iResearch Consulting |
| The industry's average annual growth rate in the past three years | 35% | China Business Industry Research Institute |
| Average price of single funeral services in first-tier cities | 800-3000 yuan | Consumer research |
| More than 60% of pet owners receive funeral services | 62.7% | "2023 China Pet Consumption White Paper" |
2. Interpretation of the core content of the new regulations
The "Pet Funeral Service Specifications" released this time mainly includes the following key terms:
| project | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| Urn material | Non-degradable materials are allowed, environmentally friendly wood/ceramics are recommended |
| Cemetery area | Small dogs and cats should not be less than 0.3㎡, medium dogs should be 0.5㎡, large dogs should be 0.8㎡ |
| Cremation standard | Need to be equipped with professional waste gas treatment equipment, temperature ≥800℃ |
| Memorial Services | Standardized items such as hair preservation and claw printing production should be provided |
3. Social response and industry impact
After the new regulations were introduced, it sparked widespread discussion. Weibo topics# Should pet cemetery be limited to area?The number of views reached 230 million times, and the main views were distributed as follows:
| Viewpoint tendency | Percentage | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Support standardization | 58% | "Avoid disorderly development and protect the ecological environment" |
| Think of the standard as too high | 27% | "The cemetery area requirement will increase the cost of pet raising" |
| Recommended for flexible execution | 15% | "Regional differences and personalized needs should be considered" |
4. Forecast of industry development trends
Experts believe that the new regulations will promote three major changes in the industry:
1.Supply Chain Upgrade: Environmentally friendly urn manufacturers will usher in development opportunities, and the number of related companies is expected to increase by 40% year-on-year
2.Professional service: The demand for certified pet funeralists has surged. Currently, only about 2,000 people in the country are certified, with a gap of 80%.
3.Model innovation: Virtual commemoration (digital tombstones, AI dialogues, etc.) may become a new growth point, and 12% of institutions have carried out pilot projects
5. Consumers’ precautions
When choosing a pet funeral service, it is recommended to focus on:
• Inspection agencyEnvironmental protection qualification certificateandCremation equipment inspection report
• Sign a detailed service contract and clarifyAshes treatment methodandCemetery use right period
• Beware of "sky-high price additional services", the average price of ordinary commemorative projects should be controlled atRMB 200-500Range
With the implementation of the standards, it is expected that by 2025, the penetration rate of pet funeral services in my country will increase from the current 18% to 30%, and the industry is about to usher in a new round of reshuffle and upgrade. How to balance emotional value with standardized development will become the key direction of subsequent supervision and industry exploration.
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