Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69K-15.003 - Arrangements

(1) In addition to the activities identified in section 497.372, F.S., the term "arrangements," shall be deemed and construed to include the following acts:

(a) Planning the details of funeral services, setting the time of the service, identifying the type of service to be rendered, acquiring the services of a minister, priest, or other clergy, obtaining vital information for the filing of death certificates, obtaining burial-transit permits and making financial arrangements relating to funeral services and merchandise; and,

(b) Comparing or discussing prices and financial arrangements with legally authorized persons in accordance with existing laws and rules. All price lists, funeral purchase agreements, invoices, and similar documents shall be under the heading of the name, address, and phone number of the funeral establishment;

(c) Personal, on-site supervision of all scheduled funeral rites as contracted.

(2) In addition to the activities identified in section 497.372, F.S., the term "arrangements," shall not be deemed and construed to include the following acts:

(a) Contacting shipping agents or cemetarians and delivery of remains to shipping agents or cemetarians;

(b) Delivery of death certificates to attending physicians;

(3) Persons holding licenses as funeral directors shall conduct the practice of funeral directing only under the auspices of a licensed funeral establishment either as an owner, employee, or under a bona fide contractual agreement.

(4) Nothing herein shall be construed to restrict pre-need agents, direct disposers or direct disposer establishments or cemeteries from performing duties and functions as provided by law.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69K-15.003

Rulemaking Authority 497.103 FS. Law Implemented 497.372 FS.

New 12-26-85, Formerly 21J-15.003, 61G 8-15.003, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 016, January 26, 2016 effective 2/9/2016.

New 12-26-85, Formerly 21J-15.003, 61G8-15.003, Amended 2-9-16.