Ohio § 5901.29
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5901.29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5901.29.
The funeral director employed to perform the service described by section 5901.25 of the Revised Code shall use the blanks provided by this section, specifying what the funeral director
is to furnish for the service. The contract shall be signed by the funeral director and a copy thereof left with
the veterans service commission with which it is made. Such contract shall read as follows: “I __________, funeral director, residing at __________ hereby agree to furnish the following items for the burial or cremation (circle one)
of __________, who resided at __________, and died __________, __________, which shall consist of: (A) One casket, nicely covered with a good quality of black cloth, lined with a good
quality of white satin or other material, and trimmed on the outside with handles
of a fair quality in keeping with the casket; (B) One burial robe of a good quality of material; (C) One plain box appropriate for receiving the coffin or urn containing cremated remains
inside the grave; (D) Payment for digging the grave, in the place designated by the friends of the deceased
or as otherwise provided, and for filling the grave in a proper manner; (E) Furnishing a funeral car for conveying the remains to the place of burial or crematory; (F) Preparing the body for burial when so requested; (G) Furnishing necessary transportation for the use of the family, friends, and pallbearers,
which people shall be returned to their respective homes or to the place where the
funeral services were held; (H) Furnishing a decent, respectable funeral, for the sum of _____ dollars.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5901.29
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5901.29 cover?
Section 5901.29 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 5901.29?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5901.29" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5901.29 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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