SIC 7261 — Funeral Services and Crematories
Description & Classification
SIC code 7261 representing 'Funeral Services and Crematories' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 812220 - Cemeteries and Crematories (via SIC1987:7261→NAICS1997:81222→2002:812220→2007:812220→2012:812220→2017:812220→2022:812220)
- NAICS 812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (via SIC1987:7261→NAICS1997:81221→2002:812210→2007:812210→2012:812210→2017:812210→2022:812210)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 7261 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Funeral Services and Crematories |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 72: Personal Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 7261:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 72 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 72
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 7261 represent?
SIC 7261 is 'Funeral Services and Crematories', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 72: Personal Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 812220 (Cemeteries and Crematories), 812210 (Funeral Homes and Funeral Services).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 7261?
SIC code 7261 maps to modern NAICS codes: 812220 - Cemeteries and Crematories, 812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services.