N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-9.17
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 13:36-9.17 - Embalming provided without prior approval(a) In selling or offering to sell funeral goods or funeral services to the public, it is an unfair or deceptive act or practice for any provider to embalm a deceased human body for a fee unless:1. State or local law or regulation requires embalming in the particular circumstances regardless of any funeral choice which the family might make; or2. Prior approval for embalming (expressly so described) has been obtained from a family member or other authorized person; or3. The funeral provider is unable to contact a family member or other authorized person after exercising due diligence, has no reason to believe the family does not want embalming performed, and obtains subsequent approval for embalming already performed (expressly so described). In seeking approval, the funeral provider shall disclose that a fee will be charged if the family selects a funeral which requires embalming, such as a funeral with a viewing, and that no fee will be charged if the family selects a service which does not require embalming, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.(b) To prevent the unfair or deceptive acts or practices mentioned in (a) above, funeral providers shall include on the contract, final bill, or other written evidence of the agreement or obligation given to the customer, the disclosure statements required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:36-1.9(a).N.J. Admin. Code § 13:36-9.17
Amended by 51 N.J.R. 880(b), effective 6/3/2019