NAICS 812220: Cemeteries and Crematories

Cemeteries and Crematories is NAICS code 812220. A business is small under it with $25 million or less in average annual receipts. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.

SBA size standard
$25 million or less in average annual receipts
Open contracts now
0
Federal spending, FY2026
$5.3 million
Share won by small businesses
95%

What NAICS 812220 covers

The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 812220:

  • Animal cemeteries
  • Cemeteries
  • Cemetery associations (i.e., operators)
  • Cemetery management services
  • Cemetery subdividers
  • Columbariums
  • Crematories (except combined with funeral homes)
  • Mausoleums
  • Memorial gardens (i.e., burial places)
  • Pet cemeteries
  • Pet crematories

Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.

SBA size standard for 812220

To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 812220, your business must have $25 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.

From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.

Who buys cemeteries and crematories

Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 812220 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of Veterans Affairs$16.6 million
Department of the Army$2.6 million
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons$17,536
Defense Health Agency$3,000

Federal spending under 812220 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$8.1 million
FY2025$5.7 million
FY2026$5.3 million
FY2027 (so far)$51,715

Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS code 812220?

812220 is the 2022 NAICS code for Cemeteries and Crematories. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as animal cemeteries, cemeteries, cemetery associations (i.e., operators) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 812220?

$25 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.

Are there government contracts for cemeteries and crematories?

None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.

How do I add NAICS code 812220 to my SAM.gov registration?

Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.

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