Indiana Code
Chapter 13. Payment of Funeral, Burial Services, or Merchandise in Advance of Need
30-2-13-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to any written agreement between a purchaser and a seller that obligates the seller to provide prepaid services or merchandise, or both, for a named individual in conjunction with the death, funeral, burial, or final disposition of the individual.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), this chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) Perpetual care funds under IC 23-14-48.
(2) The sale of burial rights. However, this chapter applies to the sale of services or merchandise sold in conjunction with the sale of burial rights and to the use of free or discounted burial rights as an inducement for a purchaser to transfer sellers.
(3) A contract between a purchaser and a seller that requires delivery of prepaid services or merchandise, or both, not later than one (1) year after the date of final payment and for circumstances other than death.
(c) The annual reporting requirements of section 31 of this chapter apply to a perpetual care fund.
(d) The solicitation requirements of section 24 of this chapter and the provisions concerning inducement in section 13(h) of this chapter apply to the sale of burial rights.
As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.25; P.L.120-1994, SEC.2; P.L.241-1995, SEC.2; P.L.114-1999, SEC.1; P.L.14-2000, SEC.62.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries

Article 2. General Provisions

Chapter 13. Payment of Funeral, Burial Services, or Merchandise in Advance of Need

30-2-13-0.1. Repealed

30-2-13-1. Applicability of Chapter

30-2-13-2. "Agent"

30-2-13-2.5. "At-Need Services and Merchandise"

30-2-13-3. "Board"

30-2-13-4. "Contract"

30-2-13-5. "Delivery"

30-2-13-6. "Fund"

30-2-13-7. "Insurance Policy"

30-2-13-8. "Prepaid Services or Merchandise" or "Services or Merchandise"

30-2-13-9. "Purchaser"

30-2-13-10. "Seller"

30-2-13-11. "Trustee" or "Escrow Agent, Acting as a Fiduciary"

30-2-13-11.5. "Cash Advance Item"

30-2-13-12. Contracts

30-2-13-12.1. Contracts Entered Into After December 31, 1995, and Before July 1, 1999

30-2-13-12.5. Contracts Entered Into After June 30, 1999

30-2-13-13. Designation of Successor Sellers

30-2-13-14. Conversion of Trust or Escrow Agreement; Change in Method of Funding; New or Successor Trustee or Escrow Agent

30-2-13-15. Loss of Certificate of Authority or License by Seller; Notice to Purchaser; Selection of New Seller; Transfer of Unperformed Contracts and Funds to Successor Owner

30-2-13-16. Sale, Consolidation, Merger, Disposal, or Lease of Assets in Bulk; Designation of Successor

30-2-13-17. Successors to Seller; Obligations

30-2-13-18. Compensation and Expenses of Trustee; Withdrawal of Tax Liability

30-2-13-19. Common Trust Fund

30-2-13-20. Funeral Service Contracts; Ratification by Funeral Director

30-2-13-21. Agents of Seller; Seller Liability; Written Statement

30-2-13-22. Seller Bond or Permit

30-2-13-23. Contracts; Invalid Provisions; Unenforceable Contracts

30-2-13-24. Seller or Agent; Prohibited Acts

30-2-13-25. Solicitation of Sales; Conditions

30-2-13-26. Confidentiality of Contracts

30-2-13-27. Payments to Board

30-2-13-28. Preneed Consumer Protection Fund; Establishment; Funding

30-2-13-29. Fund Uses; Complaints; Annual Review

30-2-13-30. Seller Records and Books

30-2-13-31. Annual Report

30-2-13-32. General Price List

30-2-13-33. Certificates of Authority

30-2-13-34. Rules

30-2-13-35. Seller Misrepresentation

30-2-13-36. Suspension of Certificates of Authority; Fines

30-2-13-37. Repealed

30-2-13-38. Uncured Deceptive Acts; Violations; Injunctive Relief; Private Right of Action

30-2-13-39. Prohibited Relationships Between Sellers and Trustees or Escrow Agents