Cemeteries fall under various categories depending on who is responsible for them. There are state laws that separately apply to the care and maintenance of township, government agency, private property, and other cemeteries (see IC 23-14-65 to IC 23-14-68 and IC 23-14-78-4(d)). While cemetery maintenance laws do not necessarily describe the techniques for the preservation of cemeteries and gravestones, there are best practices and standards that can help prevent damage. A helpful resource is the DNR website on Cemeteries.
Failure of a property owner to perform these maintenance responsibilities can be punishable as a Class C infraction.