Survey of State Regulators - Regulation of Pre Need Funeral Plans (GAO-03-831SP)

Q11. What are the requirements for becoming a licensed seller (to include companies and their sales persons) of pre-need funeral plans in your state?
  Sales persons must pass a state examination Sales persons must be associated with a licensed funeral home or cemetery Sales persons must be licensed funeral directors/morticians Sales persons must pass a criminal background check Company must provide evidence that it is financially sound Other There are no specific requirements
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