Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing the dead for burial or interment and conducting funerals.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Funeral homes |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81221 - Funeral homes |
| International correspondence | S9603* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Examples
- funeral parlours
- morticians or undertakers
- embalming services
- funeral directors
- funeral homes
- funeral parlours
- morticians or undertakers
- mortuaries
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: S9603*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 812210
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
812210
Funeral homes
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 812210 Funeral homes. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
812210
funeral parlours
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as funeral parlours. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812210 Funeral homes to a business file.
03
812210
morticians or undertakers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as morticians or undertakers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812210 Funeral homes to a business file.
04
812210
embalming services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as embalming services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 812210 Funeral homes to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 812210Funeral homes
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
S9603*Funeral and related activities
Approximate correspondence
Funeral homes
US NAICS reference812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
Source row
812210Funeral homes
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 812210 cover?
Funeral homes: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing the dead for burial or interment and conducting funerals.
Which level of the hierarchy is 812210?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 812210?
It rolls up to 81221 Funeral homes.
Should I stop at 812210 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 812210?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 812210?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 812210 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services, Municipal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 812210?
Yes. The page shows S9603* Funeral and related activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Funeral Homes and Funeral Services.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.