(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) 'Burial space' means land or space in a structure used or to be used for burial. (2) 'Burial space' includes a burial right in the land or space. (c) 'Buyer' means a person who buys preneed goods or preneed services. (d) 'Preneed burial contract' means a written instrument under which preneed goods or preneed services are to be sold and delivered or performed. (e) (1) 'Preneed services' means services that are sold: (i) before the buyer’s death; and (ii) in connection with burial or cremation. (2) 'Preneed services' includes opening and closing a grave. (f) 'Seller' means a registered cemeterian, registered crematory operator, registered seller, or any other person who sells preneed goods or preneed services. (g) 'Specific funds' means money that is identified to a specific preneed burial contract. (h) 'Trust account' means a preneed trust account.
Maryland Legal Code