SC preneed funeral bonds.
Flat 3%. Enter your amount.

The bond a South Carolina funeral provider files with the Department of Consumer Affairs to sell preneed funeral contracts, under S.C. Code Title 32, Chapter 7. The amount is tiered to the contracts you write — we issue whatever tier applies at a flat 3% with no credit check.

Required to sell preneed funeral contracts under S.C. Code Title 32, Chapter 7
Amount is tiered to the preneed contracts you have written — $15,000 up to $75,000
Flat 3%, no credit pull — enter your required bond amount and the premium updates
Flat 3%of your bond amount$275minimum premiumNo creditcheck to issue
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How it works

Apply to filed in one sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard preneed bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with Consumer Affairs. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · 5 MINUTES

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your contract tier requires, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

No credit check and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with the Department of Consumer Affairs

Submit the executed bond with your preneed registration. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the department insists on them.

The whole pricing page.

Bond amount × 3% = your premium, one-time, $275 minimum. Enter the figure your contract tier requires and the premium updates.

$15,000 bond
$450
$30,000 bond
$900
$45,000 bond
$1,350
About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the preneed bond actually covers

South Carolina regulates preneed funeral contracts under S.C. Code Title 32, Chapter 7, administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. A preneed provider takes money today for funeral goods and services delivered years later, so the state wants security standing behind those obligations.

A surety bond is one of the accepted forms of financial responsibility. It guarantees that you perform and observe all the agreements, covenants, and conditions of Chapter 7 — and any person covered under a preneed contract you sold can proceed against the bond if you default.

The required amount is tiered to the value of the preneed contracts you have written: commonly $15,000 for the first band of contracts, then $30,000, $45,000, and $75,000 as the dollar volume climbs. Confirm your tier on your Consumer Affairs application; whatever it is, we issue it at a flat 3% with no credit check.

S.C. Code Title 32, Chapter 7 (Consumer Affairs)South Carolina preneed funeral contracts are governed by S.C. Code Title 32, Chapter 7, administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. A provider must demonstrate financial responsibility — a surety bond is one accepted form — conditioned on performing all agreements and conditions of the chapter, with any covered contract holder able to proceed against the bond on default. The amount is tiered to the value of contracts written (commonly $15,000 to $75,000); confirm your tier on your application.

You need this bond if you are

A funeral home or provider selling preneed funeral contracts in South Carolina
Registering with Consumer Affairs as a new preneed contract provider
Renewing your authority and updating the bond to your current contract tier
Moving up a tier as the dollar value of your preneed contracts grows

Five minutes, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your contract tier requires — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with Consumer Affairs.

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FAQs

Common questions.

If yours isn't here, the bond team can usually answer within the hour.

How much is the South Carolina preneed funeral bond? +
The premium is a flat 3% of the bond amount, with a $275 minimum. The amount itself is tiered to the preneed contracts you have written — commonly $15,000, $30,000, $45,000, or $75,000. Enter your tier and the quote updates.
How do I know which tier applies? +
The Department of Consumer Affairs sets the bond by the dollar value of preneed contracts you have written — typically $15,000 for the first band, scaling up to $75,000 for high volume. Your application states the figure; send it to us and we’ll confirm.
Is there a credit check? +
No — the preneed bond is issued with no credit pull. Larger bond amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.
What does the bond protect against? +
It protects the families who pre-paid. If you fail to perform a preneed contract or misapply funds, a covered contract holder can claim against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. It is not insurance for you.
Can I use a deposit or letter of credit instead? +
South Carolina accepts more than one form of financial responsibility, including a surety bond and a letter of credit. A surety bond is usually cheapest — you pay the 3% premium rather than tying up the full amount in cash or bank collateral.
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Preneed bond, issued today.

Five-minute application, flat 3%, $275 minimum. Enter your tier and file with Consumer Affairs the same day.

Your premium @ 3%$450
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