Indiana Code
Chapter 7. Worker's Occupational Diseases Compensation
22-3-7-15. Death Benefits; Burial Expenses

Sec. 15. In cases of the death of an employee from an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of the employee's employment under circumstances that the employee would have been entitled to compensation if death had not resulted, the employer shall pay the burial expenses of such employee, not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
Formerly: Acts 1937, c.69, s.7d; Acts 1947, c.164, s.5; Acts 1955, c.241, s.1; Acts 1963, c.388, s.10; Acts 1967, c.313, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.354, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.225-1983, SEC.3; P.L.95-1988, SEC.13; P.L.170-1991, SEC.18; P.L.201-2005, SEC.8; P.L.167-2019, SEC.2.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 22. Labor and Safety

Article 3. Worker's Compensation System

Chapter 7. Worker's Occupational Diseases Compensation

22-3-7-1. Repealed

22-3-7-2. Applicability; Burden of Proof; Police and Firefighter Coverage

22-3-7-2.5. School to Work Student

22-3-7-3. Waiver of Exemption From Act by Employer; Notice of Acceptance; Filing

22-3-7-4. Repealed

22-3-7-5. Coal Mining; Application of Law

22-3-7-6. Exclusive Remedies

22-3-7-7. Statutory Duties; Application of Law

22-3-7-8. Place of Exposure; Foreign States or Foreign Countries

22-3-7-9. Definitions; Applicability of Chapter; Exemptions

22-3-7-9-b. Definitions; Applicability of Chapter; Exemptions

22-3-7-9.2. "Violation of the Employment of Minors Laws of This State"

22-3-7-10. Definitions; Course of Employment

22-3-7-10.5. Average Weekly Wages of Public Employee; Determination

22-3-7-11. Death Benefits; Payment

22-3-7-12. Dependents; Classification

22-3-7-13. Presumptive Dependents; Termination of Dependency

22-3-7-14. Dependents; Total or Partial Dependents; Relatives; Termination of Dependency

22-3-7-15. Death Benefits; Burial Expenses

22-3-7-16. Disablements; Awards

22-3-7-16-b. Disablements; Awards

22-3-7-17. Medical Attendance and Treatment; Prosthetic Devices; Emergency Treatment; Liability to Providers; Medical Service Provider Claims

22-3-7-17.1. Collection of Medical Expense Payments; Civil Penalties; Good Faith Errors

22-3-7-17.2. Billing Review Service Standards

22-3-7-17.2-b. Billing Review Service Standards

22-3-7-17.4. Repackaged Drugs; Maximum Reimbursement Amount

22-3-7-17.6. Formulary; Reimbursement for "N" Drug

22-3-7-18. Awards; Lump Sum Payments

22-3-7-19. Awards; Computation; Average Weekly Wages

22-3-7-19-b. Awards; Computation; Average Weekly Wages

22-3-7-20. Physical Examinations; Board and Lodging; Traveling Expenses; Reports; Autopsy

22-3-7-21. Awards; Disqualification

22-3-7-22. Industrial Board; Expenses; Office Space; Meetings

22-3-7-23. Jurisdiction; Administration

22-3-7-24. Rules; Hearings; Subpoenas; Production of Books and Papers; Attorney's Fees

22-3-7-25. Forms and Literature; Reports; Confidential Information

22-3-7-26. Disputes; Settlement

22-3-7-27. Awards; Modification; Hearings; Appeals; Investigations

22-3-7-28. Destruction of Records

22-3-7-29. Priorities and Preferences; Assignment; Claims of Creditors; Child Support Income Withholding

22-3-7-30. Awards; Private Agreements; Filing

22-3-7-31. Waiver of Compensation; Approval; Silicosis or Asbestosis

22-3-7-32. Actions and Proceedings; Notice; Limitation of Actions

22-3-7-33. Exposure; Presumptions; Joint Employers

22-3-7-34. Insurance; Self-Insurance; Exemptions

22-3-7-34.3. Proof of Compliance; Notice; Civil Penalty; Internet Posting

22-3-7-34.5. Independent Contractors Seeking Exemption From Chapter; Filing Statement; Fees; Certificate of Exemption

22-3-7-35. Contract Relieving Employer of Obligations

22-3-7-36. Third Parties; Actions to Recover Damages; Subrogation; Limitation of Actions

22-3-7-37. Reports of Disablements; Penalties; Venue

22-3-7-38. Application of Law