Preneed Funeral Contract Reforms Come To Ohio
Ohio Funeral Laws Set To Change – How This Impacts The Preneed Funeral Contract
“Not only is S.B. [Senate Bill] 224 a business-friendly proposal, but it is a consumer-friendly proposal,” states State Senator Jerry Cirino, who sponsored the bill.
On March 16, 2022, the 134th General Assembly passed a bill containing several reforms to Ohio’s funeral laws. While S.B. 224 covers several reforms to funeral laws, the three most important are as follows: (1) reforms to preneed funeral contracts, (2) reforms to ID tags for cremated remains, (3) reforms to unclaimed crematory remains when a funeral home permanently closes, and (4) changes to funeral procedures. To discover what other interesting changes S.B. 224 will implement to funeral law, click here to read the full bill.
1. Reforms to Preneed Funeral Contracts
What is a Preneed Funeral Contract?
S.B. 224 mentions preneed funeral contracts, but what is a preneed funeral contract? Simply put, a preneed funeral contract is a contract for certain funeral services or goods that are paid for by someone prior to their death. A preneed funeral contract can be paid for directly, funded through insurance, or even funded through an … Read More... “Ohio’s Funeral Laws to Change in Mid-September: Here’s What You Need to Know”