1. Except as otherwise provided in sections 436.400 to 436.520, the provider designated in a preneed contract shall be obligated to provide final disposition, funeral or burial services and facilities, and funeral merchandise as described in the preneed contract.

2. The seller designated in a preneed contract shall be obligated to collect and properly deposit and disburse all payments made by, or on behalf of, a purchaser of a preneed contract and ensure that is statutorily and contractual duties are met, in compliance with sections 436.400 to 436.520.