Remains Freezing Service Global Market Report 2025

The remains freezing service market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $1.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the historic period resulted from increasing demand for efficient cold-storage solutions, growing adoption of preservation technologies, rising awareness of hygienic storage of remains, expansion of funeral service infrastructure, and strengthened government regulations for mortuary management.

The remains freezing service market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. Growth in the forecast period will be driven by rising demand for advanced freezing equipment, increased investment in smart preservation systems, expansion of mortuary service providers, a growing focus on sustainable freezing solutions, and wider adoption of automation in freezing operations. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in freezing and preservation systems, continuous innovations in ambient-intelligence integration, developments in eco-friendly refrigerants and materials, research and development in AI-based temperature monitoring, and advancements in automation and energy-efficient freezing technologies.

The increasing number of deaths is expected to drive the growth of the remains freezing service market. Deaths, which refer to the total number of individuals who pass away over a specific period due to various causes such as illness, accidents, or natural factors, are rising due to the growing prevalence of chronic and non-communicable diseases. These diseases are becoming more common as populations age and health risks accumulate. The rise in deaths increases the demand for remains freezing services, as families often require additional time for arrangements, transportation, or ceremonies, creating a need for respectful and preservation-focused handling of the deceased. For example, in September 2025, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported a rise in excess mortality in the second quarter of 2025, with an average increase of 2.9% compared to 2.6% in the same period of 2024. This trend underscores how the increasing number of deaths is fueling the growth of the remains freezing service market.

Key companies in the remains freezing service market are focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions, such as cryonics preservation technology, to extend preservation periods and explore the possibility of future revival. Cryonics involves cooling and storing human remains at extremely low temperatures using liquid nitrogen to prevent cellular decay, with the aim of preserving the body or brain for potential future medical revival or scientific research. For instance, in February 2023, Southern Cryonics, an Australia-based non-profit, opened a state-of-the-art cryonics facility in Holbrook, New South Wales. The facility offers advanced preservation services using large steel chambers that maintain ultra-low temperatures to stop cellular degradation, ensuring long-term biological and structural integrity. This service includes customized preservation plans, strict contamination control, and continuous monitoring, providing an alternative to traditional burial or cremation while aligning with growing interest in life extension technologies.

In November 2023, RealCold LLC, a US-based cold storage logistics company, acquired Forte Frozen LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to expand RealCold's national presence by incorporating Forte Frozen’s high-throughput temperature-controlled warehousing and direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities. Forte Frozen specializes in cold storage, transportation, remains freezing services, and e-commerce fulfillment.

Major companies operating in the remains freezing service market are Macopharma SA, Alcor Life Extension Foundation, Taconic Biosciences, Shandong Yinfeng Life Science Research Institute Co. Ltd., OriGen Biomedical Inc., Tomorrow Biostasis GmbH, Neural Archives Foundation Inc., Suspended Animation Inc., Trans Time Inc., Cryonics Institute, Nectome Inc., KrioRus LLC, Eternal Reefs Inc., VMEDO, Ozgene Pty Ltd., Pluristyx Inc., CellBios Healthcare, Southern Cryonics Ltd., CryoPath Pty Ltd., The Fertilis Academy.

North America was the largest region in the remains freezing service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in remains freezing services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the remains freezing services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the social services market by increasing costs for essential goods, assistive devices, and digital infrastructure - critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Providers of healthcare, elderly care, and community support services now face squeezed budgets, as many government contracts and funding arrangements limit their ability to pass on higher costs. The uncertainty has also delayed investments in digital transformation and telehealth platforms, hindering efforts to expand service accessibility and efficiency. To adapt, organizations are prioritizing local sourcing, forming collaborative purchasing agreements to reduce costs, and embracing low-cost digital solutions to maintain service delivery amid fiscal pressures.

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A remains freezing service is a preservation procedure in which human remains are maintained at controlled sub-zero temperatures to stop or significantly slow decomposition. It ensures that the physical condition of the body remains stable for purposes such as transport, examination, or planned funeral rites. This method provides temporary preservation when additional time is needed before final arrangements.

The primary types of remains freezing services include cryopreservation services, transport services, storage services, consultation services, and training services. Cryopreservation services are specialized offerings that preserve human or animal remains at extremely low temperatures to prevent decomposition and support long-term storage. They utilize technologies such as automated freezing systems, conventional freezing methods, advanced cryogenic technologies, hybrid freezing solutions, and smart monitoring and control systems, with operational scales ranging from small and medium enterprises to large global providers, including custom and on-demand freezing solutions, bulk freezing services, and mobile or transportable freezing units. These services are used for various applications, including human remains, animal remains, research purposes, educational use, and cultural preservation, and serve end users such as funeral homes, research institutions, universities, hospitals, and crematoriums.

The remains freezing services market includes revenues earned by providing services such as tissue and organ preservation, short-term cold storage, cryogenic transport, long-term cryogenic storage, and pre-freezing preparation and stabilization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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