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 December 9, 2008 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.
     
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
   
Indianapolis, Indiana
   
December 9, 2008