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Ind. Code § 25-15-9-19: Ind. Code § 25-15-9-19
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes civil liability for individuals who sign cremation or burial authorizations, making them liable for damages caused by false information or lack of authority. It also protects funeral homes from liability when they rely in good faith on signed authorizations.
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