A Participation Agreement: Cemetery Merchandise and Services Association Trust, is a legally binding document that sets out the terms and conditions for members of a cemetery merchandise and services association. It typically includes details of the association's purpose, how members will be selected, the rights and obligations of members, the fees associated with membership, and the enforcement of the agreement. The agreement also outlines the procedures for resolving disputes between members, and the processes and procedures for the management of the trust. There are two main types of Participation Agreement: Cemetery Merchandise and Services Association Trust, which are the Open Participation Agreement and the Closed Participation Agreement. The Open Participation Agreement allows for any cemetery merchandise and services provider to join the trust, while the Closed Participation Agreement limits membership to specific pre-approved providers.