CODE OF VIRGINIA

ITEMIZED STATEMENT AND GENERAL PRICE LIST OF BURIAL FEES TO BE FURNISHED;
SOLICITATIONS PROHIBITED (§ 54.1-2327)

A. Every cemetery company 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 burial services provided by the cemetery
company.Individuals inquiring in person about burial arrangements or the prices
of property or services shall be given the general price list. Upon beginning
discussion of burial arrangements or the selection of any property or services,
the general price list shall be offered by the cemetery company.The itemized
statement shall include, but not be limited to, the following charges: burial
vaults or other burial receptacles, facilities used, and other professional
services used, which shall be set forth in a clear and conspicuous manner.The
general price list and itemized statement of burial fees shall comply with forms
prescribed by Board regulation, which regulations shall promote the purposes of
this section.

B. No cemetery company licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall
make any solicitation at-need or any preneed solicitation using in-person
communication by the cemetery company, his agents, assistants or employees,
which is false, misleading, or contrary to the stated purpose. However, general
advertising and preneed solicitation shall be permitted.

HISTORY: 1998, cc. 708, 721.