Hawaii HB565 mandates disclosure of precious metals recovery during cremation and written consent for their sale or recycling.

Hawaii HB565 amends existing statutes to require mortuaries, cemeteries, or pre-need funeral authorities to include specific disclosures in contracts for cremation services. These disclosures must inform the purchaser if precious metals are recovered during the cremation process and require written consent for the sale or recycling of these metals. The bill also mandates that contracts include detailed pricing information, descriptions of non-trustable items, and refund, cancellation, and default provisions. The changes take effect on October 1, 2025.

Hawaii HB565 mandates disclosure of precious metals recovery during cremation and written consent for their sale or recycling.

Hawaii HB565 amends existing statutes to require mortuaries, cemeteries, or pre-need funeral authorities to include specific disclosures in contracts for cremation services. These disclosures must inform the purchaser if precious metals are recovered during the cremation process and require written consent for the sale or recycling of these metals. The bill also mandates that contracts include detailed pricing information, descriptions of non-trustable items, and refund, cancellation, and default provisions. The changes take effect on October 1, 2025.