Louisiana § RS 37:863 - Substitution of guaranteed funeral goods and services
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:863 — Substitution of guaranteed funeral goods and services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:863. Substitution of guaranteed funeral goods and services
If any guaranteed funeral goods or services which were selected by the buyer in a preneed funeral contract are unavailable at the time of the death of the funeral recipient of that contract, the funeral establishment shall offer a similar casket or other funeral goods or services of equal quality, value and workmanship as the unavailable funeral goods or services.
Acts 2008, No. 799, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:863
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:863 cover?
Section RS 37:863 ("Substitution of guaranteed funeral goods and services") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana § RS 37:863?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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