What is a prohibited action for a holder of an Indiana courtesy card?

A holder of an Indiana courtesy card is essentially someone who holds a temporary license allowing them to practice certain aspects of funeral service in Indiana, typically because they hold a valid license in another state. However, there are restrictions on the full scope of practice compared to fully licensed funeral practitioners in Indiana.

Executing contracts is a prohibited action for a courtesy card holder because this function is typically reserved for fully licensed funeral directors. The ability to bind clients into legal agreements regarding funeral services requires a level of licensure that ensures compliance with Indiana’s regulations, which the courtesy card does not grant. This restriction helps maintain a standard of practice and protects consumers by ensuring that individuals providing funeral services have met all the necessary training and legal requirements.

In contrast, supervising funeral ceremonies, transporting embalmed remains, and signing and notarizing documents may be permissible under certain conditions for holders of a courtesy card, provided they are operating within the bounds established by state regulations.