SIC code 96030 classifies businesses engaged in funeral and related activities. There are 3,045 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section S (Other service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 93% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 2 of 3,267 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age is 14.4 years, indicating an established sector with a mix of long-running businesses and newer entrants. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 38% of active companies formed since 2020 and 35% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for funeral and related activities services. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, GLASGOW, MANCHESTER — together account for just 9% of the sector.
SIC code 96030 stands for "Funeral and related activities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section S — Other service activities. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 3,045 active companies registered under SIC code 96030 in the UK, out of 3,267 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 93%, meaning 7% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for funeral and related activities companies (SIC 96030) are: LONDON (162), GLASGOW (55), MANCHESTER (49), BIRMINGHAM (46), NOTTINGHAM (38). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 38% of currently active SIC 96030 companies were formed since 2020, and 35% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for funeral and related activities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 96030 have an average age of 14.4 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED, FUNERAL PARTNERS LIMITED, JENKINS LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 96090 (Other service activities n.e.c.), 96020 (Hairdressing and other beauty treatment), 96040 (Physical well-being activities), 96010 (Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 96030 (Funeral and related activities) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.