35-45-11-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the use of a corpse for: (1) scientific; (2) medical; (3) organ transplantation; (4) historical; (5) forensic; or (6) investigative; purposes. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a funeral director; (2) an embalmer; or (3) an employee of an individual described in subdivision (1) […]

35-45-11-2. Abuse of Corpse

Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) mutilates a corpse; (2) has sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with the corpse; or (3) opens a casket with the intent to commit an act described in subdivision (1) or (2); commits abuse of a corpse, a Level 6 felony. […]