Cemetery Change of Control

I am purchasing or acquiring controlling interest of an existing cemetery, what needs to be done?

• Complete a “Cemetery Registration Application” through MiCLEAR. Choose "Change of Control" within the application under "Reason for Application".

In order to consider an application complete and to avoid delay of processing, the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application:

• Purchase Agreement
• Physical Plans
• Endowment and Perpetual Care Trust Fund Agreement
• Prepaid Escrow Agreement and Prepaid Funeral & Cemetery sales registration or application, if applicable
• Proof of Health Department Approval
• Resume of Operator
• Entity Documents (must be formed under the Cemetery Corporations Act or Rural Cemetery Corporations Act)
• Provide a list of each person who has an interest in the cemetery, include all Directors, Officers, Partners, Members and Affiliated Persons of the cemetery.
• Provide a sworn statement from the seller attesting to the assets and liabilities related to the cemetery, including all trust accounts and the value of those accounts.
• Provide a sworn statement from purchaser and seller stating who will assume the assets and liabilities related to the cemetery.
• Provide a sworn statement that the principal from the endowment and perpetual care trust accounts will be held in escrow for 6 months from the later of the commissioner’s approval, the close of the sale, or transfer of title.
• Additional information/documentation may be requested after the review of the initial application.

Cemetery Registration     $1,500.00

Can I own or operate a cemetery and funeral establishment?

• No, review MCL 339.1812.