Georgia cemetery merchandise dealer bonds.
$100 flat.

This is the $10,000 compliance bond a Georgia cemetery merchandise dealer posts under the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act, guaranteeing that work performed in a perpetual care cemetery follows the cemetery’s rules. The premium is $100 flat, the same for every applicant.

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The $10,000 compliance bond for a cemetery merchandise dealer’s in-cemetery work

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Required under the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-14) and Rule 590-3-5-.01

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$100 flat — the application collects no credit information, multi-year terms available

$100 flatsame price for every applicantExact priceshown at the applicationNo creditsection in the application

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About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the $10,000 compliance bond covers

Georgia regulates cemetery and funeral merchandise dealers through the Secretary of State under the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000 (O.C.G.A. § 10-14). A merchandise dealer who installs or delivers in a perpetual care cemetery must show financial responsibility — one accepted form is a $10,000 compliance bond.

Under the Secretary of State's rules (Rule 590-3-5-.01), the $10,000 compliance bond guarantees that the work performed is in compliance with the cemetery's rules and regulations. It protects the cemetery and the public against a dealer who installs improperly or violates cemetery requirements.

This is the lower-tier filing. As an alternative, a dealer may post a $25,000 bond directly with the Secretary of State — that is a separate page. Pick the one your situation calls for; this one is priced at $100 flat and the application collects no credit information.

O.C.G.A. § 10-14 + Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 590-3-5-.01Under the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act of 2000 (O.C.G.A. § 10-14) and the Secretary of State's rules (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 590-3-5-.01), a cemetery merchandise dealer demonstrates financial responsibility through a $10,000 compliance bond guaranteeing that work performed is in compliance with the cemetery's rules and regulations — or, as an alternative, a $25,000 bond posted directly with the Secretary of State. Confirm which form your situation requires.

You need this bond if you're

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A cemetery merchandise dealer installing or delivering in a perpetual care cemetery

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Showing financial responsibility through the $10,000 compliance-bond route

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Renewing your compliance bond as your registration requires

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A monument or marker installer subject to a cemetery’s rules and bonding requirement

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the $10,000 cemetery merchandise bond?The premium is $100 flat: the same price for every applicant. The $10,000 compliance-bond amount is set by the Secretary of State’s rules, so there is no quote process.

What is the difference between the $10,000 and $25,000 bonds?The $10,000 is a compliance bond guaranteeing that your work in a perpetual care cemetery follows the cemetery’s rules. The $25,000 is an alternative bond posted directly with the Secretary of State as evidence of financial responsibility for preneed merchandise. We offer both — pick the one your situation requires.

Do I pay the $10,000?No. You pay $100. The $10,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section at all. Most applications approve instantly.

Who requires it?It is required under the Georgia Cemetery and Funeral Services Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-14) and the Secretary of State's rules (Rule 590-3-5-.01) as a form of financial responsibility for cemetery merchandise dealers.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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