This Contract for Prepaid Funeral Arrangements will effectively set forth the terms of a funeral service and funeral merchandise that has been prepaid for by the deceased (or deceased’s loved ones). This contract clearly sets forth where the funeral services will be held, if a clergy member should deliver the services and if the deceased desires to be interred or cremated. It also sets out any special requests for a memorial or prayer services, type of casket to be selected and specification of any materials to be used in the grave if the body is interred.

The contract sets out the payment terms if paid in monthly installments and who will be responsible for any outstanding amount if the account is not paid in full at the time of purchaser's death. It also spells out seller's rights if the purchaser defaults or cancels the contract, or how the contract will be paid if funded by a trust.

This Contract for Prepaid Funeral Arrangements includes:

• Parties: Sets forth specific information about the purchaser and the funeral home/mortuary which will provide funeral services;
• Services/Merchandise: Sets out where the services will be held, who will officiate, if the body will be interred or cremated and other specific merchandise to be provided. A detailed list of services and their cost is included;
• Payment Terms: Payment terms (i.e. if paid in full or via installments), finance charges and how the balance will be paid if payments are due after the purchaser's death;
• Default and/or Cancellation: Provisions regarding cancellation or default by either party;
• Signatures: The seller and purchaser must sign the contract.

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