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