IS THERE A LAW WHICH PROHIBITS FUNERAL HOMES FROM ADVERTISING?
No, but consumer protection laws require all advertising to be factual and clear in content. Any misrepresentations should be reported to the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. (Our address is listed at the end of this brochure.) IS THERE A LAW WHICH PROHIBITS FUNERAL DIRECTORS FROM SOLICITATION AT OR NEAR THE TIME OF DEATH? Yes. “At-need solicitation” means any uninvited contact for the purpose of the sale of funeral services or merchandise to the family or next of kin of a person after the person’s death or where death is imminent. This is against the law and should be reported to the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. It is often impossible for a company soliciting a pre-need product to know if such a situation exists. Once you advise them that it does, they should no longer pursue a sale with you. back to top WHAT SHOULD ONE DO WHEN A DEATH OCCURS? Arrangements for disposition of the deceased generally can be made by a spouse, next of kin or legal representative. K.S.A. 65-1734
