Research and analysis

Annual review of funerals sector 2025

The CMA has published its third and final annual review of market outcomes in the funerals sector.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 7 August 2025

Documents

Funerals annual review 2025

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Details

This report sets out our analysis and review of the funerals sector.

This funerals annual review is part of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s funerals market investigation into the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services.

Use our guidance on Working with the Funerals Market Investigation Order for further help.

Send funeral or crematorium information to the CMA

Published 7 August 2025