The Cemetery Commissioner within the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth licenses cemeteries. Statutory authority for the regulation of cemeteries can be found in the Cemetery Regulation Act ("Act"). 1968 PA 251, MCL 456.521 et seq. The Act required 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 Office of the Cemetery Commissioner at 517-241-8070 or email bcscemeteries@michigan.gov.