Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRR) Practice Exam

Must the Casket Price List (CPL) or Outer Burial Container Price List (OBCPL) be provided for retention?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only if requested

4. Only for high-value items

The correct answer is: No

The requirement regarding the Casket Price List (CPL) and Outer Burial Container Price List (OBCPL) is that they do not need to be retained after the arrangement conference or service is completed. Funeral service providers are mandated to offer these price lists to customers, generally at the time of a discussion regarding merchandise, but they are not required to keep copies for bookkeeping or regulatory purposes once the arrangements are finalized. This ensures that consumers are informed about their options and can make choices based on the pricing and types of goods available without imposing a need for the funeral provider to retain the documents post-service. This approach emphasizes transparency in pricing while also minimizing unnecessary paperwork for the funeral service provider.