# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 5. Cemeteries

### Subtitle 7. Preneed Burial Contracts

#### Section 5-701

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)