                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ITEMIZED STATEMENT AND GENERAL PRICE LIST OF FUNERAL EXPENSES TO BE FURNISHED
(§ 54.1-2812)

Every person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall furnish a
written general price list and a written itemized statement of charges in
connection with the care and disposition of the body of a deceased person.
		Individuals inquiring in person about funeral arrangements or the prices of
funeral goods shall be given the general price list. Upon beginning discussion
of funeral arrangements or the selection of any funeral goods or services, the
general price list must be offered by the funeral licensee.
		The itemized statement shall include, but not be limited to, the following
charges: 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 the Federal
Trade Commission, which shall be set forth in a clear and conspicuous manner.
		Further, there shall be included a statement of all anticipated cash advances
and expenditures requested by the person contracting for the funeral
arrangements and such other items as required by regulation of the Board of
Funeral Directors and Embalmers. The statement shall be furnished to the person
contracting for funeral arrangements at the time such arrangements are made if
the person is present and, if not present, no later than the time of the final
disposition of the body.
		The general price list and itemized statement of funeral expenses shall comply
with forms prescribed by regulation of the Board. All regulations promulgated
herewith shall promote the purposes of this section.

HISTORY: 1979, c. 8, § 54-260.71:1; 1986, c. 42; 1988, c. 765.