HB551 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Cemeteries, in operation in this state, required to provide and maintain a list of all charges for burial services and burial merchandise offered in place of business, provide printed or electronic copy upon request, Sec. 8-30-2 am'd.

Summary

HB 551 would require all cemeteries operating in Alabama to publicly post and provide copies of their price lists for burial services and merchandise.

What This Bill Does

The bill expands current law to cover every cemetery in operation in Alabama, requiring them to maintain a full schedule of all charges for burial services and merchandise at their usual place of business and to post it conspicuously. It also requires that a printed or electronic copy of the schedule be provided to any person upon request. The schedule must be clearly printed or typed and accessible to the public. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Cemeteries in operation in Alabama must maintain and post a full schedule of charges at their usual business location and respond to requests for copies.
• Any person seeking information about burial service and merchandise charges can request a printed or electronic copy of the schedule.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 8-30-2 to require all cemeteries in operation in Alabama to provide and maintain a full and complete schedule of all charges for burial services and burial merchandise, posted at the cemetery's usual place of business.
• Requires the cemetery to provide a printed or electronic copy of the schedule upon request by any person.
• Requires the schedule to be plainly printed or typewritten, posted conspicuously, and accessible to the public.
• Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month following its passage and governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Cemeteries