California § 8277 - Every contract of a cemetery authority, including contracts executed in behalf th

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8277 — Every contract of a cemetery authority, including contracts executed in behalf th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8277. Every contract of a cemetery authority, including contracts executed in behalf th

Every contract of a cemetery authority, including contracts executed in behalf thereof by a cemetery broker or salesperson, which provides for the sale by the cemetery authority of an interment plot or any service or merchandise, shall be in writing and shall contain all of the agreements of the parties. The contract shall include and disclose the following: (a) The total contract price. (b) Terms of payment, including any promissory notes or other evidences of indebtedness. (c) An itemized statement of charges including, as applicable, the following: (1) Charges for an interment plot. (2) Charges for performing burial, entombment, or inurnment. (3) Charges for a monument or marker. (4) Charges for any services to be rendered in connection with any religious or other observance at the site of interment or in any facility maintained by the cemetery. (5) Amounts to be deposited in any endowment care or special care fund. (6) Charges for any insurance to be provided in connection with the contract. (7) Any other charges, which shall be particularized. (8) Space and location sold.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8277

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8277 cover?

Section 8277 ("Every contract of a cemetery authority, including contracts executed in behalf th") 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.

How do I cite California § 8277?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 8277" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 8277 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in California.