MCC 7261 - Funeral services 
The Merchant Category Code 7261 is designated for businesses providing funeral services. This MCC encompasses a variety of services related to the preparation, planning, and execution of funeral proceedings. The primary purpose is to categorize transactions involving businesses dedicated to providing these essential and sensitive services to individuals and families during times of bereavement.
Types of Services
- Funeral Homes and Chapels: Establishments that arrange and conduct traditional funerals, memorials, and cremations.
- Cremation Services: Specialized services that focus on the cremation process and may include memorial services.
- Burial Services: Operations dedicated to facilitating burial services, including gravesite preparation and marker installation.
Related MCCs
- MCC 7211: Laundry Services: Although not directly related, this code involves services assisting with general household management.
- MCC 7299: Miscellaneous Personal Services: Covers a broad array of personal services, which may occasionally intersect with bespoke funeral planning services.
FAQs
- What does MCC 7261 cover in terms of transactions?
- This code covers any transactions related to the provision of funeral services, including planning, cremation, and burial costs. - Why is it important for funeral service providers to be correctly classified under MCC 7261?
- Proper classification helps in the accurate tracking of business expenses, regulatory compliance, and might affect processing fees or eligibility for certain business programs. - Can cemeteries be included under MCC 7261?
- Yes, if they offer funeral-related services such as burial plots and memorial services, they can be categorized under this MCC.
MCC Categories
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