Alabama § 34-13-172 - Sale of Funeral Merchandise, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-13-172 — Sale of Funeral Merchandise, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-13-172. Sale of Funeral Merchandise, Etc.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit cemetery authorities from selling funeral merchandise, funeral establishments from selling cemetery merchandise, or third-party sellers from selling either funeral merchandise or cemetery merchandise, or both. Provided, the required amount of the purchase price to be placed into trust shall be governed by the appropriate section of this chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-13-172
What does Code of Alabama § 34-13-172 cover?
Section 34-13-172 ("Sale of Funeral Merchandise, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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