Chapter 2 Definitions
Chapter 4 Minimum Qualifications; Reciprocity
Chapter 5 Examination
Chapter 6 Expiration of Licenses; Renewal of Licenses; Continuing Education
Chapter 7 Transfer and Assignment of Licenses; Name Changes; Ownership Changes
Chapter 8 Grounds for Discipline; Sanctions by Board; Violations
Chapter 9 State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service; Education Fund; Cemetery Registration
Chapter 10 Courtesy Cards for Funeral Services

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 25 > Article 15 - Embalmers and Funeral Directors

  • branch location: means a physical structure:

    Indiana Code 25-15-2-3.5

  • Caucus: From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together." An informal organization of members of the legislature that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members. There are regional, political or ideological, ethnic, and economic-based caucuses.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • courtesy card: means a special permit issued by the board to funeral directors licensed in states that border Indiana. See Indiana Code 25-15-10-1
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • funeral services: means :

    Indiana Code 25-15-2-17

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.