37-19-803. Application of this part — exceptions. (1) This part applies to:

Terms Used In Montana Code 37-19-803

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(a)all cemeteries and burial grounds located in the state of Montana unless the cemetery is owned and operated by:

(i)a church or similar religious organization;

(ii)a municipality or county government;

(iii)a family, as a private family burial ground where lots are not offered for sale; or

(iv)a community nonprofit association in which persons other than the bookkeeper and maintenance crew are not entitled to receive any pecuniary profit; and

(b)trust funds established for:

(i)cemetery perpetual care and maintenance funds; and

(ii)contracted prearranged funeral or related services under a preneed contract.

(2)This part does not apply to contracts for prearranged funeral or related services funded through insurance.