UNSPSC 48131500: Burial or grave products

A product that is used to place the body or decorate the tomb site.

UNSPSC 48131500 Burial or grave products is a Class code that encompasses mortuary services, cremation, human remains management, and related death-care operations procured by state and local agencies during public health emergencies, disasters, and routine operations. Recent solicitations show state health agencies and county governments buying strike-team mortuary capacity, cremation services on an as-needed basis, and mass fatality response infrastructure. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited mortality resources and services (IFB HHS0017352, due July 17, 2026) requiring contractor-managed strike teams with licensed funeral directors and mortuary personnel capable of body processing, embalming, remains transport, and family interface, with deployment within 48 hours and storage of state-owned mortuary trailers. The Department of State Hospitals–Atascadero solicited cremation services (IFB 26-10009-000, due March 23, 2026) on an as-needed basis with 24/7 availability, body removal within 24 hours, cold storage, and full regulatory compliance. Issuing bodies span state departments of health and hospitals, county emergency management divisions, and specialized county departments. Historical spend varies by jurisdiction; Texas HHSC reported $269,485.68 over approximately three and a half years for prior mortality services, while Atascadero estimates approximately 10 cremations annually with no volume guarantee.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with the Texas and California procurements representing the most substantial recent solicitations. The Texas HHSC opportunity carries a firm-fixed-price structure with personnel compensation capped at Federal Pay Scale rates (GS-12-Step 10 for licensed funeral directors, GS-8-Step 10 for support staff) and requires minimum two years' relevant experience plus three verifiable references. The California Department of State Hospitals procurement applies a 5% small business preference and a variable Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive (1–5%) capped at $100,000 cumulative adjustment, with contract terms of three years (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029) and no renewal options. Both solicitations require substantial insurance coverage including commercial general liability ($1–2 million aggregate), professional liability, and pollution/environmental impairment liability, with performance and payment bonds required in some cases. The code shows active procurement in emergency management and public health contexts where rapid deployment capability and licensed personnel are primary differentiators.