What happens if the purchaser fails to pay for their contracted funeral services?

When a purchaser fails to pay for the contracted funeral services, the contract is treated as a non-guaranteed contract. This means that the seller retains the right to uphold the terms of the agreement despite the payment issues. A non-guaranteed contract typically implies that the services can still be fulfilled on condition that payment can be made later or another amicable resolution can be achieved.

In this case, a full refund would not be appropriate since the services are still intrinsically linked to the agreement, and the seller does not automatically forfeit the contract. The other options refer to scenarios that do not usually apply in this situation. Keeping all payments made may not be equitable, and cancellation with a specified percentage refund typically does not align with the operational practices governing funeral service agreements, particularly in Missouri laws. Therefore, maintaining the contract as non-guaranteed allows for flexibility in potentially resolving payment issues while still recognizing the terms agreed upon.