Funeral homes in many places are transitioning from private to public, promoting the return of funeral services to their public welfare attributes.

Recently, there have been multiple funeral homes returning to government management. According to the Yueyang Daily News in Hunan, on the morning of June 15, 2026, the unveiling ceremony of the Yueyang City Funeral Home was held. This marks the completion of the fundamental and strategic transformation of the funeral service industry in Yueyang City from private to public, officially returning to its public welfare nature. The Director of the Yueyang Civil Affairs Bureau, Qing Yi, pointed out that the establishment of the Yueyang City Funeral Home is to return to the original public welfare source, with the aim of practicing the concept of "Civil Affairs serving the people, Civil Affairs loving the people", and the goal of serving the overall development of the city. It is necessary to demonstrate its political attribute and firmly stand on the people's side. It is imperative to understand that this is not just a change in system, but also a fundamental return to the service purpose. It is necessary to prioritize social benefits, strictly implement government pricing and policies benefiting the people, ensure fair and accessible services, transparency, and effectively reduce the burden on the people; it is necessary to fulfill the industry's mission and play a leading role.