54.1-2812 - Itemized statement and general price list of funeral expenses to be furnished.
§ 54.1-2812. Itemized statement and general price list of funeral expenses tobe furnished.
Every person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shallfurnish a written general price list and a written itemized statement ofcharges in connection with the care and disposition of the body of a deceasedperson.
Individuals inquiring in person about funeral arrangements or the prices offuneral goods shall be given the general price list. Upon beginningdiscussion of funeral arrangements or the selection of any funeral goods orservices, the general price list must be offered by the funeral licensee.
The itemized statement shall include, but not be limited to, the followingcharges: casket, other funeral merchandise, vault or other burial receptacle,facilities used, transportation costs, embalming, preparation of the body,other professional services used and disclosure statements required by theFederal Trade Commission, which shall be set forth in a clear and conspicuousmanner.
Further, there shall be included a statement of all anticipated cash advancesand expenditures requested by the person contracting for the funeralarrangements and such other items as required by regulation of the Board ofFuneral Directors and Embalmers. The statement shall be furnished to theperson contracting for funeral arrangements at the time such arrangements aremade if the person is present and, if not present, no later than the time ofthe final disposition of the body.
The general price list and itemized statement of funeral expenses shallcomply with forms prescribed by regulation of the Board. All regulationspromulgated herewith shall promote the purposes of this section.
(1979, c. 8, § 54-260.71:1; 1986, c. 42; 1988, c. 765.)