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Deceased Removal and Refrigeration

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Deceased Removal and Refrigeration

Article 18A of the Occupational Code, Act 299 of 1980, provides for the regulation of refrigeration facilities and removal services.

Article 18A will be effective 91 days after the adjournment of the 2024 regular session. 

* Applications will be available upon the effective date.*

Information

  • The Department will license refrigeration facilities and removal services which are regulated under Article 18A of the Occupational Code. 
  • Email: CSCLonline@michigan.gov

    Phone: (517) 241-9221

    Fax: (517) 763-0036

  • License Type:

    Description:

    Refrigeration Facility

    A place of business that operates independently of a funeral establishment or crematory owner that maintains a holding room.

    Removal Service

    A person that operates independently of a funeral establishment that handles the initial removal of a dead human body and transports the dead human body in a authorized vehicle to and from an authorized person.


  • Initial Application Fees:

    License Type:

    Initial Fee:

    Refrigeration Facility

    $825 -

    • Refrigeration Facility Application Fee - $225
    • Refrigeration Facility Initial License Fee - $300
    • Inspection Fee - $300

    Removal Service

    $825 -

    • Removal Service Application Fee - $225
    • Removal Service Initial License - $300
    • Inspection Fee - $300

    *If your application is received within 364 days of a renewal, the initial license fee may be less. 

     

    Renewal Information:

    License Type:

    Renewal Fee:

    Renews:

    Refrigeration Facility

    $300 Renewal Fee

    On 10/31 of every odd year

    Removal Service

    $300 Renewal Fee

    On 10/31 of every odd year

    Late Renewal Information:

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

    License Type:

    Late Renewal Fee:

    Late Renewal Period:

    Refrigeration Facility

    $320 Renewal Fee

    November 1 - December 31 of every odd year

    Removal Service

    $320 Renewal Fee

    November 1 - December 31 of every odd year

    Relicensure Information:

    If the license is in a lapsed status, apply for relicensure.

    License Type:

    Relicensure Fee:

    Refrigeration Facility

    $845 -

    • Refrigeration Facility Application Fee - $225
    • Refrigeration Facility Initial License Fee - $300
    • Inspection Fee - $300
    • Late Fee - $20

    Removal Service

    $845 -

    • Removal Service Application Fee - $225
    • Removal Service Initial License - $300
    • Inspection Fee - $300
    • Late Fee - $20