§ 23-14-31-35 — Casket requirements; acceptance of human remains

Indiana § 23-14-31-35

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

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(a) A crematory authority shall not require
that human remains be placed in a casket before cremation or that
human remains be cremated in a casket.
(b) A crematory authority shall not accept human remains unless the
remains are delivered to the crematory authority in a casket or an
alternative container. However, a crematory authority may not require
that the human remains be delivered in a casket.
(c) A crematory authority shall not refuse to accept human remains
for cremation because the human remains are not embalmed.
(d) A crematory authority shall not accept a casket or an alternative
container if there is evidence of the leakage of body fluids.

Legislative History

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