California § 7745 - Every funeral establishment shall present to the survivor of the deceased who is
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§ 7745. Every funeral establishment shall present to the survivor of the deceased who is
Every funeral establishment shall present to the survivor of the deceased who is handling the funeral arrangements or the responsible party a copy of any preneed agreement which has been signed and paid for in full, or in part by, or on behalf of the deceased and is in the possession of the funeral establishment. The copy may be presented in person, by certified mail, or by facsimile transmission, as agreed upon by the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party. A funeral establishment that knowingly fails to present a preneed agreement to the survivor of the deceased or the responsible party shall be liable for a civil fine equal to three times the cost of the preneed agreement, or one thousand dollars ($1,000), whichever is greater.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7745
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7745 cover?
Section 7745 ("Every funeral establishment shall present to the survivor of the deceased who is") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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