Exhibit 23.1
 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-194367, 333-149893 and 333-167508) of Hillenbrand, Inc. of our report dated November 15, 2017, 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 15, 2017