This month’s article discusses the sale of pre-need funeral arrangements which are sold by funeral homes and cemeteries. The contract is entered into whereby the customer selects the various features of a funeral and the various details regarding the final disposition of the body. Under Iowa law, such pre-need contracts can be cancelled by the customer within three days after signing the contract if you change your mind. The contract can require either a lump sum payment or a series of installment payments. If you elect to pay in installments, it is important to verify what happens in the event
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