§ 5–701

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 5-701 (2026)

Title 5. Cemeteries

Subtitle 7. Preneed Burial Contracts

(a)

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

(1)

“Burial space” means land or space in a structure used or to be used for burial.

(2)

“Burial space” includes a burial right in the land or space.

(c)

“Buyer” means a person who buys preneed goods or preneed services.

(d)

“Preneed burial contract” means a written instrument under which preneed goods or preneed services are to be sold and delivered or performed.

(e)

(1)

“Preneed services” means services that are sold:

(i)

before the buyer’s death; and

(ii)

in connection with burial.

(2)

“Preneed services” includes opening and closing a grave.

(f)

“Seller” means a registered cemeterian, registered seller, or any other person who sells preneed goods or preneed services.

(g)

“Specific funds” means money that is identified to a specific preneed burial contract.

(h)

“Trust account” means a preneed trust account.