Which of the following practices is illegal?

• A. Accepting a commission for recommending a cemetery
• B. Recommending a cemetery or a crematory
• C. Recommending a florist
• D. Accepting a commission for selling an insurance policy

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that referral payments can compromise a professional’s objectivity. Accepting a commission for recommending a cemetery creates a direct financial incentive to steer families to a particular cemetery, which can bias advice and erode trust. Regulations in this field prohibit payment-for-referral arrangements tied to cemetery property, so this practice is illegal because it puts personal gain ahead of the client’s best interests. Recommending a cemetery or a crematory, or recommending a florist, is considered permissible as long as the guidance is truly in the client’s best interest and not tied to receiving compensation from those providers. The key point is that earning a commission for cemetery referrals crosses the line into improper, compensated referrals.