Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-149893) of Hillenbrand, Inc. of our report dated November 24, 2009 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
     
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
   
Indianapolis, Indiana
   
November 24, 2009