25-15-10-1. “Courtesy Cards”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “courtesy card” means a special permit issued by the board to funeral directors licensed in states that border Indiana. As added by P.L.95-2012, SEC.1.

25-15-10-2. “Funeral Ceremonies”

Sec. 2. As used in this section, “funeral ceremonies” refers to services or rites commemorating the deceased, with the dead human body present, conducted: (1) in churches; (2) in funeral homes; (3) in cemeteries; (4) in crematories; or (5) elsewhere. Funeral ceremonies include visitations, funerals, graveside funeral services, and other similar rites or ceremonies. As […]

25-15-10-3. Issuance of Courtesy Card

Sec. 3. Beginning January 1, 2013, the board shall issue a courtesy card to an individual who is not licensed under this article as a funeral director but who is licensed or certified as a funeral director in one (1) or more states, if all of the following requirements are met: (1) The individual is […]

25-15-10-4. Rules

Sec. 4. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to set the fee for the card. The fee must be sufficient to cover the cost of issuing the card. When establishing the fee, the board must consider the fees charged by states bordering Indiana that issue courtesy cards. Insofar as possible, the fees established […]

25-15-10-5. Term

Sec. 5. A courtesy card issued under this chapter is valid for a period consistent with other licenses issued by the board, to be established by the board. As added by P.L.95-2012, SEC.1.

25-15-10-6. Functions

Sec. 6. The holder of a courtesy card issued under this chapter is authorized to undertake the following acts of funeral directing: (1) Remove and transport unembalmed and embalmed deceased human bodies: (A) to Indiana from; and (B) from Indiana to; the state or states where the courtesy card holder is licensed as a funeral […]

25-15-10-7. Revocation or Suspension

Sec. 7. A courtesy card holder must comply with all laws and rules of Indiana when engaged in any acts of funeral directing in this state. The board may revoke or suspend a courtesy card or subject the courtesy card holder to discipline in accordance with the laws and rules applicable to funeral directors licensed […]

25-15-10-8. Prohibited Actions

Sec. 8. The holder of a courtesy card issued under this chapter is not authorized to undertake the following acts: (1) Transfer the courtesy card to another individual. (2) Own or operate a funeral home, crematory, or office that provides or offers to sell or arrange funeral or disposition services in Indiana. (3) Except as […]