Indiana Code 23-14-31-32. Receipts provided by crematory authority
(1) be signed by both the crematory authority and the funeral director or the funeral director’s representative who delivers the human remains; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 23-14-31-32
- alternative container: means a rigid or nonrigid receptacle or other enclosure that:
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- casket: means a rigid enclosure that:
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- cremated remains: means all human remains recovered after the completion of the cremation of a human body or body part, including the residue of any foreign materials, nonmetallic casket material, dental work, or eyeglasses that were cremated with the human remains but excluding any prosthetic or medical device. See Indiana Code 23-14-31-7
- crematory: means a building or structure, including a holding facility where human remains are or are intended to be cremated. See Indiana Code 23-14-31-11
- crematory authority: means the legal entity or the entity's authorized representative that is registered by the board to operate a crematory and to perform cremations. See Indiana Code 23-14-31-12
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- funeral home: means a place that is licensed under IC 25-15 where:
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- human remains: means the body or a part of the body of an individual, including human remains that have been cremated. See Indiana Code 23-14-31-16
(A) The date and time of the delivery.
(B) The type of casket or alternative container that was delivered.
(C) The name of the person from whom the human remains were received and the name of the funeral home or other entity with whom the person is affiliated.
(D) The name of the person who received the human remains on behalf of the crematory authority.
(E) The name of the decedent.
(b) Upon the release of cremated remains, the crematory authority shall furnish a receipt to the person who receives the cremated remains from the crematory authority. The receipt must be signed by both the crematory authority and the person who receives the cremated remains and must contain the following information:
(1) The date and time of the release.
(2) The name of the person who received the cremated remains and the name of the funeral home, cemetery, or other entity with whom the person is affiliated.
(3) The name of the person who released the cremated remains on behalf of the crematory authority.
(4) The name of the decedent.
(c) The crematory authority shall retain a copy of each receipt under this section in the authority’s permanent records.
As added by P.L.231-1995, SEC.2.