Preneed Funeral Contracts

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Preneed Funeral Contracts.” It is part of Chapter 28 “Funeral Services”, which is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 54.1-2820 Requirements of preneed funeral contracts
§ 54.1-2821 Exemptions
§ 54.1-2822 Deposit of money received pursuant to preneed funeral contract
§ 54.1-2822.1 Funeral establishments to maintain preneed records
§ 54.1-2823 Exemption from levy, garnishment and distress
§ 54.1-2824 Declaration of trust in consideration other than money
§ 54.1-2825 Person to make arrangements for funeral and disposition of remains