Context

Hygeco is a leading provider of product and services to the funeral and medical industries.

Part of the Facultatieve Groep, based in the Netherlands and specialized in cremation.

Their broad product range includes thanatopraxy, embalming, transport, medical and funeral supplies and equipment for autopsies and laboratories.

Strong leadership position in France and have had a rapid international expansion, notably in Germany, Spain and the UK. They have 340 employees and had revenues of €31 million in 2016.

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About Hygeco

Founded in 1887, Hygeco is a leading player serving the funeral and medical industries in Europe. Hygeco offers a broad range of product and services including thanatopraxy, embalming, transport, medical and funeral supplies and equipment for a mortuary, pathological institute or laboratory. In France, Hygeco is the market leader in the field of transporting and tending to the deceased. Hygeco employs 340 people and has operations in France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

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