Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "prepaid services or merchandise" or "services or merchandise" includes personal property or services:
(1) typically sold or provided in connection with the final disposition or memorialization of human remains, including:
(A) caskets or other primary containers, including rental, temporary, or disposable caskets or containers;
(B) outer burial containers;
(C) cremation or transportation containers;
(D) funeral clothing or accessories;
(E) monuments;
(F) grave markers;
(G) cremation urns;
(H) embalming services;
(I) funeral directing services provided at the time of death and in connection with the final disposition of human remains;
(J) final date carving fees, including carving fees for double monuments;
(K) cremation;
(L) cremation services;
(M) other funeral and burial items, including items of service or merchandise that may be rented or leased; and
(N) services or merchandise otherwise described as cash advance items under section 11.5 of this chapter and sold directly by the seller and not provided by a third person; and
(2) purchased in advance of need to be provided or delivered after the death of the purchaser or individual for whom services or merchandise are to be provided in the contract.
As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.207-1993, SEC.27; P.L.241-1995, SEC.4; P.L.114-1999, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries
Chapter 13. Payment of Funeral, Burial Services, or Merchandise in Advance of Need
30-2-13-1. Applicability of Chapter
30-2-13-2.5. "At-Need Services and Merchandise"
30-2-13-8. "Prepaid Services or Merchandise" or "Services or Merchandise"
30-2-13-11. "Trustee" or "Escrow Agent, Acting as a Fiduciary"
30-2-13-11.5. "Cash Advance Item"
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
30-2-13-17. Successors to Seller; Obligations
30-2-13-18. Compensation and Expenses of Trustee; Withdrawal of Tax Liability
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
30-2-13-28. Preneed Consumer Protection Fund; Establishment; Funding
30-2-13-29. Fund Uses; Complaints; Annual Review
30-2-13-30. Seller Records and Books
30-2-13-32. General Price List
30-2-13-33. Certificates of Authority
30-2-13-35. Seller Misrepresentation
30-2-13-36. Suspension of Certificates of Authority; Fines
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