Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-33.1-5. Disposition of funds held in escrow

Funds held in an escrow account in accordance with the provisions of a funeral service contract shall remain intact. Upon submission to the escrow agent of a statement that the services, personal property, and merchandise have been fully performed or delivered, subscribed and sworn to under the penalties of perjury by the director of the funeral service establishment, the escrow agent shall pay to the funeral service establishment the amounts deposited in the escrow account pursuant to the funeral service contract and all income earned on these amounts and retained in the escrow account. At performance, the charges for “funeral goods and services selected” may be adjusted to reflect current reasonable and customary charges. The additional charges are to be itemized on a second contract marked “Part II” “funeral goods and services selected” form. Excess funds are to be returned to the beneficiary within fifteen (15) days of performance of the contract. Total expenses shall not exceed the total of escrow accounts.