{"id":"fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022","name":"Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022","slug":"fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"wa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176633,"registerId":"wa-fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022","content":"![Crest]()Western Australia\n\nFair Trading Act 2010\n\nFair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022\n\nWestern Australia\n\nFair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022\n\nContents\n\n1. Citation 1\n\n2. Commencement 1\n\n3. Code of practice prescribed 1\n\nSchedule 1 — *Funeral Pricing Code of Practice 2022*\n\n1. Terms used 2\n\n2. Display and provision of funeral information to prospective consumers 2\n\n3. Provision of specific information to consumers before entering into agreement for provision of funeral services 4\n\n4. Effect of this code 4\n\nNotes\n\nCompilation table 5\n\nDefined terms\n\n  \n\nFair Trading Act 2010\n\nFair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022\n\n##### 1. Citation\n\n\t\tThese regulations are the *Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022*.\n\n##### 2. Commencement\n\nThese regulations come into operation as follows —\n\n(a) regulations 1 and 2 — on the day on which these regulations are published in the *Gazette*;\n\n(b) the rest of the regulations — on 1 May 2023.\n\n##### 3. Code of practice prescribed\n\n(1) In this regulation —\n\nfuneral director has the meaning given in clause 1 of the code of practice set out in Schedule 1.\n\n(2) The code of practice set out in Schedule 1 is prescribed under section 45 of the Act as a code of practice that applies in relation to the supply of goods and services by funeral directors for burials and cremations.\n\n[**4.** Deleted: SL 2026/21 r. 4.]\n\nSchedule 1 — *Funeral Pricing Code of Practice 2022*\n\n[r. 3(2)]\n\n1. Terms used\n\nIn this code —\n\nbusiness day means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday;\n\nfuneral director has the meaning given in the Prepaid Funerals Code of Practice clause 2;\n\nPrepaid Funerals Code of Practice means the code of practice set out in the *Fair Trading (Prepaid Funerals Code of Practice) Regulations 2020* Schedule 1.\n\n2. Display and provision of funeral information to prospective consumers\n\n(1) In this clause —\n\nbasic package means the combination of essential goods and services required for a burial or cremation, whether or not the goods and services are supplied by the funeral director;\n\nfuneral information, in relation to the supply of goods and services by a funeral director for burials and cremations, means the following —\n\n(a) the price of each of the following, to the extent that the funeral director supplies these goods and services —\n\n(i) the transport of the body prior to burial or cremation;\n\n(ii) the storage of the body at a mortuary or holding room;\n\n(iii) the hire of a refrigeration plate;\n\n(iv) each type of coffin, casket or shroud supplied (or the price range of all coffins, caskets or shrouds supplied);\n\n(v) the care and preparation of the body prior to burial or cremation;\n\n(vi) viewing of the body prior to burial or cremation;\n\n(vii) the arrangement and conduct of a funeral service (including hire of the venue);\n\n(viii) the burial or cremation of the body;\n\n(b) the location of the mortuary or crematorium used by the funeral director;\n\n(c) if the funeral director uses a mortuary or crematorium that is not owned or managed by the funeral director, the name of the owner or manager;\n\n(d) a reasonable estimate of the following disbursements —\n\n(i) the cost of obtaining a death certificate;\n\n(ii) the cost of obtaining any other certificate or permit required under the *Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998*, the *Cremation Act 1929*, the *Public Health Act 2016* or any other written law, in relation to the body;\n\n(iii) any fee charged by a cemetery or crematorium for a burial or cremation;\n\n(e) an estimate of the price of the basic package for a burial and for a cremation arranged by the funeral director, and a list of the goods and services constituting the package;\n\n(f) how a body is transported prior to burial or cremation.\n\n(2) A funeral director must prominently display the funeral information in relation to the supply of goods and services by the funeral director —\n\n(a) at each place of business of the funeral director; and\n\n(b) on a website of the funeral director.\n\n(3) A funeral director must provide a person with the funeral information in relation to the supply of goods and services by the funeral director —\n\n(a) within 2 business days after receiving a request from the person for information about a burial or cremation, or within another period agreed between the person and the funeral director; and\n\n(b) before entering into an agreement with the person for the supply of goods and services for a burial or cremation, but only if the person has not already been provided with the funeral information under paragraph (a).\n\n3. Provision of specific information to consumers before entering into agreement for provision of funeral services\n\nBefore entering into an agreement with a person for the supply of goods and services for a burial or cremation, a funeral director must provide the following information to the person —\n\n(a) the price of each of the particular goods and services that will be supplied to the person under the agreement;\n\n(b) the cost of any disbursements that will be payable by the person under the agreement;\n\n(c) the total amount payable under the agreement.\n\n4. Effect of this code\n\nThis code does not prevent a funeral director from supplying —\n\n(a) any goods and services for a burial or cremation not referred to in this code; or\n\n(b) goods and services for a burial or cremation in the form of a package.\n\n![]()\n\nNotes\n\nThis is a compilation of the *Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022*. For provisions that have come into operation see the compilation table.\n\nCompilation table\n\n| **Citation** | **Published** | **Commencement** |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| *Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Regulations 2022* | SL 2022/184 8 Nov 2022 | r. 1 and 2: 8 Nov 2022 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 May 2023 (see r. 2(b)) |\n| *Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing Code of Practice) Amendment Regulations 2026* | SL 2026/21 5 Mar 2026 | r. 1 and 2: 5 Mar 2026 (see r. 2(a));   Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 6 Mar 2026 (see r. 2(b)) |\n\n\nDefined terms\n\n*[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]*\n\n**Defined term Provision(s)**\n\nbasic package Sch. 1 cl. 2(1)\n\nbusiness day Sch. 1 cl. 1\n\nfuneral director 3(1), Sch. 1 cl. 1\n\nfuneral information Sch. 1 cl. 2(1)\n\nPrepaid Funerals Code of Practice Sch. 1 cl. 1\n\n© State of Western Australia 2026.\n\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). To view relevant information and for a link to a copy of the licence, visit www.legislation.wa.gov.au.\n\nAttribute work as: © State of Western Australia 2026.\n\nBy Authority: ROGER JACOBS, Acting Government Printer\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose of price transparency in the funeral industry. The 2026 amendment (deleting regulation 4) appears to be a minor technical amendment rather than a scope expansion."},"complexity_factors":["Only 5 substantive provisions (regulations 1-3 plus Schedule 1 clauses 2-4)","Minimal cross-referencing (only refers to the Prepaid Funerals Code of Practice for one definition)","Simple conditional structure (must display X, must provide Y before contract)","Short defined terms list (only 5 terms defined)","Clear, linear obligations without nested exceptions or complex triggers"],"plain_english_summary":"This Western Australian law forces funeral directors to be upfront about their prices. It requires them to display detailed price lists at their business premises and on their websites, and to give written quotes to families before they sign any contract. The rules cover everything from coffin prices to cremation fees, and require funeral directors to provide a 'basic package' price for both burials and cremations so families can compare costs easily. The law aims to stop vulnerable grieving families from being hit with unexpected bills or high-pressure sales tactics by ensuring they get clear, comparable pricing information early in the process."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations prescribe a code of practice that applies to the supply of goods and services by funeral directors for burials and cremations (r.3(2); Sch.1 cl.1). The instrument sets disclosure and timing obligations but does not expand the class of persons or services covered beyond funeral directors and burial/cremation services as defined. The record shows a deletion of r.4 (SL 2026/21) but no alteration to the defined scope of who or what is regulated."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple mandatory disclosure items and formats (itemised prices, price ranges, estimates, basic-package lists and total price) create several distinct compliance requirements (Sch.1 cl.2(1)(a)-(f), cl.3).","Timing obligations: display at premises and on a website, provide information within 2 business days or another agreed period, and always before entering an agreement (Sch.1 cl.2(2)–(3); cl.3).","Cross-references to another code for key definitions (the Prepaid Funerals Code of Practice) mean implementers must consult separate regulations to determine who is covered (Sch.1 cl.1).","Requirement to estimate disbursements by reference to other Acts (Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1998, Cremation Act 1929, Public Health Act 2016 and other written law) adds interpretive work and dependence on third-party fees (Sch.1 cl.2(1)(d)(i)-(ii)).","Different disclosure standards at different transaction stages (general published/displayed info vs. specific itemised figures before agreement) create recordkeeping and timing compliance burdens (Sch.1 cl.2(2)–(3), cl.3).","Legislative amendment history (deletion of r.4 recorded) imposes change-management obligations on regulators and industry to track current requirements ([4. Deleted: SL 2026/21 r. 4.]; compilation table)."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations prescribe a Funeral Pricing Code of Practice requiring funeral directors to display and provide specific price and service information for burials and cremations, both at business premises and on their websites, and to give itemised costs and the total price before entering agreements. The rules affect funeral directors (who must disclose estimates, disbursements and basic-package prices) and prospective consumers (who receive standardised pricing information)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope assessment is not possible as the legislative text was inaccessible. No analysis of original versus enacted intent can be performed."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative text was available for analysis — the source page returned a 'not found' error","Complexity cannot be meaningfully assessed without access to the actual provisions","Score of 1 reflects absence of content, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"Likely establishes pricing-transparency rules for funeral businesses in Western Australia, requiring clear, honest price display and communication. It sits under the Fair Trading Act 2010 framework and is intended to protect consumers from misleading or unfair practices. It affects anyone arranging a funeral in WA and funeral home operators, ensuring clearer, fairer cost information."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022","history":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/fair-trading-funeral-pricing-code-of-practice-regulations-2022/documents"}}