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宠物纪念服务市场预测至2032年:按产品类型、宠物类型、服务类型、服务形式、最终用户和地区分類的全球分析

Pet Memorial Services Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product (Urns, Custom Memorabilia, Headstones & Markers, Portraits & Artworks and Jewelry Keepsakes), Pet Type, Service Type, Mode of Service, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的一项研究,预计到 2025 年,全球宠物纪念服务市场价值将达到 30 亿美元,到 2032 年将达到 47 亿美元,在预测期内的复合年增长率为 6.8%。

宠物纪念服务旨在纪念人与动物之间永恆的纽带,以真挚的方式珍藏美好回忆,与爱宠告别。这些服务包括火化、土葬、追悼会、骨灰盒、纪念品和哀伤辅导,帮助家属以尊严和清晰的思路面对失去爱宠的悲痛。宠物纪念服务植根于传统,同时与时俱进,满足现代需求,创造一个充满爱与关怀的空间,让爱被铭记,让故事得以珍藏。我们确保每一次告别都以尊重、透明和温和的方式进行,让宠物饲主在仪式中找到慰藉,引导他们走出悲伤,疗癒伤痛,同时缅怀爱宠精彩的一生。

拟人化宠物

宠物拟人化是推动宠物纪念服务市场发展的强大动力。随着宠物被视为家庭成员,饲主寻求以体面的方式纪念他们最后的伙伴。火葬、土葬、追悼会和纪念品都体现了这些情感纽带,为告别增添了意义和尊重。人们越来越希望透过仪式和纪念活动来缅怀宠物的生命,这推动了对专业服务的需求,并将宠物拟人化定位为推动全球宠物纪念服务产业发展的核心力量。

高昂的服务成本

高成本仍然是宠物纪念服务市场的一大障碍。火化、墓地、骨灰盒和个人化纪念品通常价格不菲,令一些家庭难以负担。服务提供者的营运成本,包括设施、人员配备和合规费用,进一步推高了价格。儘管需求旺盛,但价格仍然是一个挑战,尤其是在新兴市场,这可能会限制服务的普及。对于服务提供者而言,在品质和成本效益之间取得平衡至关重要,这有助于他们扩大服务范围,并确保所有宠物饲主都能获得体面的纪念服务。

宠物拥有量和支出不断增加

宠物饲养量的增加和动物照护支出的成长为宠物纪念服务市场带来了巨大的机会。随着越来越多的家庭将宠物纳入家庭,对临终关怀服务的需求持续增长。人们越来越愿意在火葬、土葬、纪念服务和哀伤辅导方面投入更多资金,这反映了文化价值的转变。这一趋势也推动了环保纪念方式和数位化纪念平台的创新。随着全球宠物数量的增长,服务商可以抓住这一机会,大规模地提供充满关怀和个人化的服务。

监理复杂性

监管的复杂性给宠物殡葬服务市场带来了挑战。不同地区的健康、安全和环境标准各不相同,迫使经营者应对各种不同的监管框架。许可证、废弃物管理和火化法规会增加营运成本,并减缓业务扩张。小规模经营者可能难以承受繁琐的官僚程序,这会阻碍业务发展。各国政策的不一致进一步加剧了全球企业发展的复杂性。

新冠疫情的感染疾病:

新冠疫情对宠物纪念服务市场产生了重大影响,改变了消费者的行为和服务模式。封锁措施扰乱了传统的追悼仪式,限制了线下聚会,导致初期收入下降。然而,感染疾病提高了人们对死亡的认识,也加深了与宠物之间的情感纽带,从而增加了对体面纪念的需求。服务商随即推出了线上追悼会、线上哀悼支援和非接触式火化服务。疫情结束后,结合线上线下服务的混合模式开始流行,既保证了服务的可及性,又兼顾了个人化需求。

预计在预测期内,殡葬服务领域将占据最大的市场份额。

预计在预测期内,宠物殡葬服务将占据最大的市场份额,因为宠物饲主越来越希望以传统而庄重的方式来纪念他们的爱宠,而殡葬服务提供了一种能够深深触动人们文化和情感价值的持久纪念方式。当地的墓园、个人化的墓碑和追悼仪式为家属提供了一个切实的场所,让他们能够表达哀悼之情,缅怀逝者精彩的一生。随着人们对有意义的仪式的需求不断增长,殡葬服务将继续成为宠物纪念服务的基础,确保其在全球市场的稳定性和主导地位。

预计在预测期内,宠物医院细分市场将呈现最高的复合年增长率。

预计在预测期内,宠物医院领域将呈现最高的成长率,因为它提供超越医疗照护的全面临终关怀解决方案,包括火化、土葬和哀伤辅导。透过将纪念服务融入值得信赖的兽医护理环境中,医院为家属提供便利、透明和情感支持。宠物主人数量的增加和日益增长的人性化趋势进一步推动了对全面护理的需求。这种整合使医院成为关键驱动力,使其成为宠物纪念服务市场中成长最快的领域。

占比最大的地区:

预计亚太地区将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额,这主要得益于宠物拥有率的上升、重视尊重动物的文化传统,以及中国、日本和印度等国家可支配收入的增长。都市化的加速和人们对专业殡葬服务的意识提高也进一步推动了这一趋势。随着人们越来越偏好体面的告别仪式和个人化的纪念活动,亚太地区多元化的人口结构确保了其强大的市场地位。该地区深厚的文化底蕴和经济成长巩固了其作为全球重要贡献地区的地位。

预计年复合成长率最高的地区:

预计在预测期内,北美将实现最高的复合年增长率,这主要得益于饲主与宠物之间深厚的情感纽带、对个性化火化和安葬服务日益增长的需求,以及哀伤辅导项目的广泛普及。数位纪念平台和环保纪念方式等技术创新将进一步推动市场扩张。凭藉高昂的宠物消费支出和对动物伴侣的尊重文化,北美有望引领成长势头,并塑造未来的行业趋势。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究材料
    • 原始研究资料
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章 市场趋势分析

  • 介绍
  • 司机
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 产品分析
  • 终端用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • 新冠疫情的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球宠物纪念服务市场(依产品划分)

  • 介绍
  • 客製化纪念品
  • 墓碑和墓地标记
  • 肖像和艺术作品
  • 珠宝纪念品

6. 全球宠物纪念服务市场(依宠物类型划分)

  • 介绍
  • 小动物
  • 异宠

7. 全球宠物纪念服务市场(依服务类型划分)

  • 介绍
  • 火葬服务
  • 纪念品
  • 殡葬服务
  • 安乐死协助服务
  • 线上追思会

第八章 全球宠物纪念服务市场(依服务类型划分)

  • 介绍
  • 线下/现场
  • 线上/虚拟

9. 全球宠物纪念服务市场(以最终用户划分)

  • 介绍
  • 宠物饲主
  • 宠物医院
  • 兽医诊所
  • 动物福利组织

第十章:全球宠物纪念服务市场(按地区划分)

  • 介绍
  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 亚太其他地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十一章 重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与併购
  • 新产品上市
  • 业务拓展
  • 其他关键策略

第十二章 企业概况

  • Pet Heaven
  • Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation
  • Pets at Peace
  • Eternal Paws Pet Cremation
  • Pet Angel Memorial Center
  • Precious Pets Cremation Services
  • Gateway Pet Memorial
  • Fond Memories Pet Cremation
  • Paws Rest Cremation
  • Dignity Pet Crematorium
  • Heavenly Paws Pet Cremation
  • Pet Memories Cremation Service
  • Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
  • Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
  • Pet Rest Cremation Service
Product Code: SMRC32606

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Pet Memorial Services Market is accounted for $3.0 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $4.7 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Pet memorial services honor the timeless bond between people and their animals, offering heartfelt ways to say goodbye while preserving cherished memories. These services include cremation, burial, remembrance ceremonies, urns, keepsakes, and grief support, helping families navigate loss with dignity and clarity. Rooted in tradition yet evolving with modern needs, pet memorial providers create spaces both physical and emotional where love is acknowledged and stories are held close. They ensure that every farewell is handled with respect, transparency, and gentle guidance, allowing pet owners to celebrate a life well-lived while finding comfort in rituals that carry them from sorrow toward healing.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Humanization of Pets

The humanization of pets is a powerful driver of the pet memorial services market. As pets are increasingly regarded as family members, owners seek dignified ways to honor their companions at the end of life. Cremation, burial, remembrance ceremonies, and keepsakes reflect this emotional bond, ensuring farewells are meaningful and respectful. The growing desire to celebrate pets' lives with rituals and memorials strengthens demand for professional services, positioning humanization as a central force shaping the industry's expansion worldwide.

Restraint:

High Service Costs

High service costs remain a significant restraint in the pet memorial services market. Cremation, burial plots, urns, and personalized keepsakes often involve substantial expenses, making them less accessible for some families. Operational costs for providers including facilities, staffing, and compliance, further elevate pricing. While demand is strong, affordability challenges can limit adoption, particularly in emerging markets. Balancing quality with cost efficiency is essential for providers to expand reach and ensure that dignified memorial services remain available to all pet owners.

Opportunity:

Growing Pet Ownership & Spending

Growing pet ownership and rising spending on animal care present a major opportunity for the pet memorial services market. With more households embracing pets as family members, demand for end-of-life services continues to expand. Increased willingness to invest in cremation, burial, remembrance ceremonies, and grief support reflects shifting cultural values. This trend also drives innovation in eco-friendly memorials and digital remembrance platforms. As pet populations rise globally, providers can capitalize on this opportunity to deliver compassionate, personalized services at scale.

Threat:

Regulatory Complexity

Regulatory complexity poses challenges for the pet memorial services market. Compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards varies across regions, requiring providers to navigate diverse frameworks. Licensing, waste management, and cremation regulations can increase operational costs and slow expansion. Smaller providers may struggle with administrative burdens, limiting their ability to scale. Inconsistent policies across countries further complicate global operations.

Covid-19 Impact:

Covid-19 significantly impacted the pet memorial services market, reshaping consumer behavior and service delivery. Lockdowns disrupted traditional ceremonies and limited in-person gatherings, reducing revenues initially. However, the pandemic heightened awareness of mortality and strengthened emotional bonds with pets, increasing demand for dignified memorials. Providers adapted by offering virtual remembrance services, online grief support, and contactless cremation arrangements. Post-pandemic, hybrid models combining physical and digital offerings gained traction, ensuring accessibility and personalization.

The burial services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The burial services segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period as pet owners increasingly seek traditional, dignified ways to honor their companions, and burial services provide lasting memorials that resonate deeply with cultural and emotional values. Local cemeteries, personalized headstones, and remembrance ceremonies offer families tangible spaces to grieve and celebrate lives well-lived. With rising demand for meaningful rituals, burial services remain the cornerstone of pet memorial offerings, ensuring stability and dominance in the global market.

The pet hospitals segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the pet hospitals segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to their services beyond medical care to include cremation, burial, and grief support, offering comprehensive end-of-life solutions. By integrating memorial services within trusted veterinary environments, hospitals provide convenience, transparency, and emotional guidance to families. Growing pet ownership and humanization trends further drive demand for holistic care. This integration positions hospitals as key growth drivers, making them the fastest-expanding segment in the pet memorial services market.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to rising pet ownership, cultural traditions emphasizing respect for animals, and growing disposable incomes fuel demand across countries such as China, Japan, and India. Expanding urbanization and awareness of professional memorial services further strengthen adoption. With increasing preference for dignified farewells and personalized rituals, Asia Pacific's diverse population ensures strong market presence. The region's cultural depth and economic growth secure its position as the leading contributor globally.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to region's growth is driven by strong emotional bonds between owners and pets, rising demand for personalized cremation and burial services, and widespread acceptance of grief support programs. Technological innovation, such as digital remembrance platforms and eco-friendly memorial options, further accelerates expansion. With high pet spending and cultural emphasis on honoring animal companions, North America is poised to lead in growth momentum, shaping future industry trends.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Pet Memorial Services Market include Pet Heaven, Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation, Pets at Peace, Eternal Paws Pet Cremation, Pet Angel Memorial Center, Precious Pets Cremation Services, Gateway Pet Memorial, Fond Memories Pet Cremation, Paws Rest Cremation, Dignity Pet Crematorium, Heavenly Paws Pet Cremation, Pet Memories Cremation Service, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Faithful Friends Pet Cremation, and Pet Rest Cremation Service.

Key Developments:

In September 2025, Federal Trade Commission issued a statement targeting Gateway Pet Memorial Services for deploying broad non-compete agreements covering nearly 1,800 employees-including low-wage workers-restricting them from working in the industry for a year nationwide.

In January 2025, HABRI (Human-Animal Bond Research Institute) and Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice have teamed up to raise awareness about the profound emotional connection between pets and owners at the end of life - aiming to support compassionate, informed care.

Products Covered:

  • Urns
  • Custom Memorabilia
  • Headstones & Markers
  • Portraits & Artworks
  • Jewelry Keepsakes

Pet Types Covered:

  • Dogs
  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Small Animals
  • Exotic Pets

Service Types Covered:

  • Cremation Services
  • Memorial Products
  • Burial Services
  • Euthanasia Support Services
  • Online Memorial Services

Modes of Service Covered:

  • Offline/On-site
  • Online/Virtual

End Users Covered:

  • Pet Owners
  • Pet Hospitals
  • Veterinary Clinics
  • Animal Welfare Organizations

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Urns
  • 5.3 Custom Memorabilia
  • 5.4 Headstones & Markers
  • 5.5 Portraits & Artworks
  • 5.6 Jewelry Keepsakes

6 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By Pet Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Dogs
  • 6.3 Birds
  • 6.4 Cats
  • 6.5 Small Animals
  • 6.6 Exotic Pets

7 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By Service Type

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Cremation Services
  • 7.3 Memorial Products
  • 7.4 Burial Services
  • 7.5 Euthanasia Support Services
  • 7.6 Online Memorial Services

8 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By Mode of Service

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Offline/On-site
  • 8.3 Online/Virtual

9 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Pet Owners
  • 9.3 Pet Hospitals
  • 9.4 Veterinary Clinics
  • 9.5 Animal Welfare Organizations

10 Global Pet Memorial Services Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Pet Heaven
  • 12.2 Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation
  • 12.3 Pets at Peace
  • 12.4 Eternal Paws Pet Cremation
  • 12.5 Pet Angel Memorial Center
  • 12.6 Precious Pets Cremation Services
  • 12.7 Gateway Pet Memorial
  • 12.8 Fond Memories Pet Cremation
  • 12.9 Paws Rest Cremation
  • 12.10 Dignity Pet Crematorium
  • 12.11 Heavenly Paws Pet Cremation
  • 12.12 Pet Memories Cremation Service
  • 12.13 Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
  • 12.14 Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
  • 12.15 Pet Rest Cremation Service

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Product (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Urns (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Custom Memorabilia (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Headstones & Markers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Portraits & Artworks (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Jewelry Keepsakes (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Pet Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Dogs (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Birds (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Cats (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Small Animals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Exotic Pets (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Service Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Cremation Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Memorial Products (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Burial Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Euthanasia Support Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Online Memorial Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Mode of Service (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Offline/On-site (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Online/Virtual (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Pet Owners (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Pet Hospitals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Veterinary Clinics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Pet Memorial Services Market Outlook, By Animal Welfare Organizations (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.