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Cemeteries

Cemeteries

Statutory authority for the regulation of cemeteries can be found in Act 251 of the Public Acts of 1968, as amended.

Cemetery Regulation

The Cemetery Commissioner within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs registers and regulates cemeteries owned and operated in Michigan. Statutory authority for the regulation of cemeteries is in the Cemetery Regulation Act ("Act"), 1968 PA 251, MCL 456.521 et seq. The Act requires the Cemetery Commissioner to audit cemetery trust funds, approve cemetery ownership changes, investigate applications for new cemeteries, and investigate complaints from the public regarding cemeteries. Cemeteries owned and operated by a municipality, church or religious institutions are exempt from the Act. If you have questions contact the Cemetery Commissioner at 517-241-9221 or email LARA-Cemetery@michigan.gov.

Cemetery Commissioner: Linda Clegg

Quick Links

MiCLEAR - Licensing - Apply/Renew

How To Submit Annual Report (MiCLEAR)

Verfiy a License

File a Complaint

Cemetery Regulation Act

Cemetery Corporations Act

Cremation Companies Act

Rural Cemetery Corporations Act

Administrative Rules

Michigan Guide to Cemetery Regulation Act

Licensing Information

  • Fees

     

    Initial Application Fees

    License Type: Initial Fee:
    Cemetery

    $1,500 Cemetery Investigation Fee
    Crematory

    $1,500 Crematory Investigation Fee
    Fee-Exempt Cemetery

    $0

     

    Renewal Information

    License Type: Renewal Fee: Renews:
    Cemetery $20 Renewal Fee Every year on June 1
    Crematory $20 Renewal Fee Every year on June 1
    Fee-Exempt Cemetery $0 Every year on June 1

     

    Late Renewal Information

    The license is considered active until the expiration date printed on the license.

    License Type: Late Renewal Fee: Late Renewal Period:
    Cemetery $10/Day Indefinitely
    Crematory $10/Day Indefinitely
    Fee-Exempt Cemetery $0 Indefinitely

    License Reprints: $0 if lost, stolen, or destroyed

    License Verifications: $0

    Change of Control: $1500