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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 2§ 8743 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Signs

§ 8743 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Signs

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§ 8743 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Signs

Key Takeaways

  • •Cemeteries that don't have a special fund for upkeep must put up a sign.
  • •The sign must be easy to see and read, near the entrance or office.
  • •The sign must say 'nonendowment care' at the top.
  • •The sign must explain that the cemetery doesn't have a special fund for maintenance.

Example

You visit a cemetery to buy a burial plot.

Before you buy, you should see a big, clear sign near the entrance or office. This sign tells you that the cemetery doesn't have extra money set aside for taking care of the graves. This helps you know what to expect in the future.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8743 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Signs

Each nonendowment care cemetery or the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau shall post in a conspicuous place in the office or offices where sales are conducted and in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance of the cemetery or its administration building and readily accessible to the public, a legible sign with lettering of a size and style to be approved by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau that shall contain the following information in the order and manner set forth below: (a)  A heading containing the words “nonendowment care.” (b)  This is a nonendowment care interment property. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 568, Sec. 255. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

nonendowmentpropertyfuneral bureauentranceadministrationinformationinterment

Related Statutes

  • § 8741 Endowment Care Cemetery Signage
  • § 8744 Nonendowment Cemetery Disclosure Requirement
  • § 8726.1 Cemetery Endowment Fund Rules
  • § 102730 Court-Ordered Records Access
  • § 112180 Shellfish Facility Inspection Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 8743.
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