ARSD 20:45:02:05. Written contract required

At the time funeral arrangements are made, a funeral home representative shall give to the purchaser a written contract containing the following: (1) Any service that has been or will be performed, including the removal of the body and transportation, any merchandise selected, and the itemized price for any service and merchandise; (2) The supplemental items of service or merchandise requested and the price of each item; (3) Insofar as it can be specified at that time, the items for which the funeral director will advance money as an accommodation; and (4) The terms and method of payment. The funeral contract must be signed by the purchaser and a funeral home representative. A copy of the funeral contract must be given to the purchaser upon signing. A copy of the contract must also be retained by the funeral establishment for seven years after completing the contracted services.