Ala. Code § 27-17-8

There shall be a provision that if the death of the insured or, if a vault or monument policy, the burial of the insured occurs within the State of Alabama and within a specified distance from an authorized funeral director or monument dealer of the insurer, the merchandise and services provided by the policy shall be furnished by such authorized funeral director or monument dealer upon the request of the beneficiary or other person having authority to make funeral arrangements.