What statement must appear above the Cash Advances section?

• A. Services and merchandise provided as cash advance items will be billed at the same amount paid by the funeral firm.
• B. Cash advances will be billed at a higher rate than the amount paid by the funeral firm.
• C. Cash advances are not allowed in this jurisdiction.
• D. Cash advances will be billed at a discounted rate.

Answer: (A)

Cash advances are items the funeral home arranges with third parties, and the bill must show that those items are passed through at no extra cost. The statement that must appear above the Cash Advances section is that services and merchandise provided as cash advance items will be billed at the same amount paid by the funeral firm. This language ensures transparency and protects consumers by preventing markups on cash advances. Claims that cash advances can be marked up, are prohibited, or are discounted do not reflect the required pass-through.