812220 — Cemeteries and Crematories
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sites or structures reserved for the interment of human or animal remains and/or cremating the dead (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Cemetery associations (i.e., operators of cemeteries)
- Memorial gardens (i.e., burial places)
- Pet cemeteries
- Crematories (except combined with funeral homes)
- Mausoleums
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6531 - Real Estate Agents and Managers (via SIC1987:6531→NAICS1997:81222→2002:812220→2007:812220→2012:812220→2017:812220→2022:812220)
- SIC 6553 - Cemetery Subdividers and Developers (via SIC1987:6553→NAICS1997:81222→2002:812220→2007:812220→2012:812220→2017:812220→2022:812220)
- SIC 7261 - Funeral Services and Crematories (via SIC1987:7261→NAICS1997:81222→2002:812220→2007:812220→2012:812220→2017:812220→2022:812220)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC G001 — Care of Remains and/or Funeral Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 812220 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 812220 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Cemeteries and Crematories' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 812220? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 812220 (Cemeteries and Crematories), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 812220? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 812220 (Cemeteries and Crematories) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 6531 - Real Estate Agents and Managers, 6553 - Cemetery Subdividers and Developers, 7261 - Funeral Services and Crematories.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 812220:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 812220 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Cemeteries and Crematories).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.