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Farewill sees surge in direct cremations as UK funeral traditions shift

Farewill has experienced significant growth in demand for direct cremations, reflecting a broader trend in the UK and US toward simpler, less traditional funerals. This shift is driven by cost concerns, changing attitudes toward death, and the influence of tech-savvy consumers, though it has sparked debate within the funeral industry. The acquisition of Farewill by Dignity highlights the growing importance of direct cremation services in the evolving funeral market. » More on theguardian.com

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In 2019, Dignity has already paid €0.18 in dividends. The last payout was in June 2019.

Financials

In the last year, Dignity had revenue of €364.4m and net profit of -€310.38m

(EUR)	2022	YoY
Revenue	364.4m	13.35%
Gross profit	143.01m	33.03%
Net profit	-310.38m	2,257.50%
EBITDA	-303.05m	370.87%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€329.28m
Number of shares	50.17m
52-week high/low	€6.91 - €0.00
Dividends	No
Beta	1.52
P/E ratio	-1.00
PEG ratio	-0.01
P/B ratio	-0.65
P/S ratio	0.85

Company profile

Dignity plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides funeral services in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Funeral Services, Crematoria, and Pre–arranged Funeral Plans. The Funeral Services segment provides funerals and ancillary items, such as memorials and floral tributes. The Crematoria segment offers cremation services, as well as sells memorials and burial plots at the company operated crematoria and cemeteries. The Pre–arranged Funeral Plans segment sells funerals in advance to customers wishing to make their own funeral arrangements. As of December 31, 2021, it owned 776 funeral locations in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in Sutton Coldfield, the United Kingdom.

Name	Dignity
CEO	Kate Alexandra Davidson
Headquarters	Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk/corporate
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Professional Services
IPO	02/04/2004
Employees	3,500