Florida § 497.467 - Acceptability of funeral and burial merchandise.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 497.467 — Acceptability of funeral and burial merchandise., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 497.467. Acceptability of funeral and burial merchandise.
Each person who engages in preneed sales of funeral or burial merchandise shall determine, and notify the purchaser in writing prior to the completion of the contract, that the merchandise being considered for purchase will be accepted in the cemetery of the purchaser’s choice. The failure to comply with this chapter shall nullify the agreement, and all moneys paid in shall be returned, notwithstanding the existence of any liquidated damages provision otherwise applicable by contract or statute.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 497.467
What does Florida Statutes § 497.467 cover?
Section 497.467 ("Acceptability of funeral and burial merchandise.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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