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Space Burial Service Market Research Report Information By Type (Remains and Ashes), By Application (Family and Research), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) –Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/A&D/12458-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre| April 2024

Global Space Burial Service Market Overview


The space burial service market industry is projected to grow from Significant Value by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).  The market for space burial services is propelled by market drivers like the desire for a celestial resting place, the rise in space exploration activities, and the growing interest in unusual memorial options.


Space Burial Service Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Space Burial Service Market Trends



  • Increased interest in the activities surrounding space exploration is driving the market growth


In several ways, the growing market for space burial services is influenced by the increased interest in the activities surrounding space exploration. The infrastructure for the launch of memorial payloads into space is expanding as more space missions are carried out by government organizations and commercial enterprises. Now that there is more room available, people have the option to select that area for their loved ones or themselves to rest in peace. Additionally, more people become aware of space-related services, such as space burials, as a result of the attention and media coverage surrounding space missions. People's interest in this unusual memorial option grows as they become more familiar with the concept of launching cremated ashes into space. Furthermore, even in a symbolic sense, space burials can appeal to individuals who want to be a part of the continuous exploration of space because of the connection between space exploration and the larger idea of human exploration and achievement. Due to the mutually reinforcing dynamic created by the confluence of space exploration operations and memorial services, the market for space burial services is growing.


A few important variables are driving the growing awareness of environmental sustainability in the context of space burial services. The use of resources such as land, casket materials, and embalming fluids in traditional burial customs has a negative influence on the environment. Space burials offer a substitute that uses less natural resources than traditional burials and leaves a smaller environmental impact. Furthermore, the idea of space burials fits in with the larger trend in many industries of looking at sustainable and environmentally favorable solutions. Space burials may appeal to those who want to make eco-friendly decisions about their final preparations as a means of reducing their influence on the planet's ecosystems. The popularity of space burial services is influenced by people's increased awareness of environmental issues and desire for eco-friendly solutions. Thus, driving the space burial service market revenue.


Space Burial Service Market Segment Insights:


Space Burial Service Type Insights


The Space Burial Service Market segmentation, based on type includes Remains and Ashes. The ashes segment dominated the market. This option is popular among families and individuals since it enables them to pay a special and angelic homage to their loved ones. Usually, the ashes are placed within specially made capsules or receptacles that are resistant to the stresses of space travel. Ash also has the advantage of being lightweight & compact, which makes it an excellent choice for space travel and eases the logistical burden of the service.


Space Burial Service Application Insights


The Space Burial Service Market segmentation, based on application, includes Family and Research. The research category generated the most income attributable to continuous efforts to improve and broaden the knowledge, procedures, and technology related to heavenly memorials. In order to solve technical difficulties, guarantee the dependability and safety of space burial services, and discover novel approaches to customize and enhance the entire experience, research is essential.


Figure 1: Space Burial Service Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Space Burial Service Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Space Burial Service Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American space burial service market area will dominate this market. Numerous factors contribute to this, such as the sizeable populations of the United States and Canada, the high level of disposable money enjoyed by many North Americans, and the increasing popularity of space-related activities in the area. Moreover, the expansion is being propelled by elements such as rising recognition of space burial services and their legitimacy as an alternative to customary burial practices.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: SPACE BURIAL SERVICE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


SPACE BURIAL SERVICE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe space burial service market accounts for the second-largest market share. Increasing demand for unique and unconventional memorial options, advancements in space technology, and potential collaborations between European space agencies and private companies are some of the factors that could propel the space burial services market in Europe. Further, the German space burial service market held the largest market share, and the UK space burial service market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The Asia-Pacific Space Burial Service Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. With a sizable middle class and a populace that is expanding, the area offers a memorialization option that is both distinctive and customized. Furthermore, several developing space powers, including China, India, and Japan, are based in the Asia Pacific area and are working to establish the capacity to launch and manage spacecraft. Moreover, China’s space burial service market held the largest market share, and the Indian space burial service market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Space Burial Service Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the space burial service market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, space burial service industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global space burial service industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the space burial service industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the space burial service market are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations includes Celestis, Elysium Space, Beyond Burials, Aura Flight, Argos Funeral Services, and Elaníf.


Space burials, or the launch of cremated human remains into space, are carried out by Celestis, Inc. It is a division of Space Services Inc., a private space enterprise. The business buys launches and uses samples of cremated ashes as a secondary payload on different launch vehicles. Most people could not afford to launch their entire four to eight pounds of cremated ashes, thus Celestis launches pieces ranging from one to seven grams.


With a combination of deep-rooted funeral industry knowledge and experience from significant NASA space missions, Elysium Space is a singular team of space and funeral professionals. Its diverse background includes funeral direction, ethnography, and space systems engineering. They are committed to providing the world with breathtaking celestial services and honoring the significance of lives lived with honor and dignity.


Key Companies in the space burial service market include



  • Celestis

  • Elysium Space

  • Beyond Burials

  • Aura Flight

  • Argos Funeral Services

  • Elaníf


Space Burial Service Market Segmentation


Space Burial Service Type Outlook



  • Remains

  • Ashes


Space Burial Service Application Outlook



  • Family

  • Research


Space Burial Service Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022  Significant value
Market Size 2023 Significant value
Market Size 2032 Significant value
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 6.00% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Celestis, Elysium Space, Beyond Burials, Aura Flight, Argos Funeral Services, and Elaníf
Key Market Opportunities ·       Raising the public's consciousness of environmental issues
Key Market Dynamics ·       Expansion of the commercial space sector ·       Rising interest in space-related activities


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Space Burial Service Market size was valued at Significant value in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.00% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had the largest share in the global market

The key players in the market are Celestis, Elysium Space, Beyond Burials, Aura Flight, Argos Funeral Services, and Elaníf.

The ashes category dominated the market in 2022.

The research category had the largest share in the global market.

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