S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:02:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 20:45:02:05 - Written contract required

At the time funeral arrangements are made, a funeral home representative shall give to the purchaser a written contract containing the following:

(1) Any service that has been or will be performed, including the removal of the body and transportation, any merchandise selected, and the itemized price for any service and merchandise;

(2) The supplemental items of service or merchandise requested and the price of each item;

(3) Insofar as it can be specified at that time, the items for which the funeral director will advance money as an accommodation; and

(4) The terms and method of payment.

The funeral contract must be signed by the purchaser and a funeral home representative. A copy of the funeral contract must be given to the purchaser upon signing. A copy of the contract must also be retained by the funeral establishment for seven years after completing the contracted services.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:02:05

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 9 SDR 59, effective 11/14/1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 30 SDR 215, effective 7/14/2004; 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-19-12.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-19-38(15).