§ 23-14-31-28 — Delegation of authority; immunity for reliance on cremation authorization form

Indiana § 23-14-31-28

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 23: BUSINESS AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
• Art. 14: CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS
• Ch. 31: Cremation

Text

(a) If the authorizing agent is not available
to execute a cremation authorization form in person, the authorizing
agent may delegate the authority to another person in writing, including
a facsimile transmission, telegram, or other electronic transmission.
(b) A written delegation of authority of an authorizing agent must
include:
(1) the name, address, and relationship of the authorizing agent to
the decedent; and
(2) the name and address of the person to whom authority is
delegated.
(c) A person authorized under subsections (a) and (b) may serve as
the authorizing agent and execute the cremation authorization form.
(d) A crematory authority is not liable for relying on a cremation
authorization form executed in compliance with this section.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.231-1995, SEC.2.