Cemetery Initial Registration

Complete a “Cemetery Registration Application” through MiCLEAR.

You must have a physical location in Michigan to obtain a Cemetery Registration.

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.
• Additional information/documentation may be requested after the review of the initial application.

Can I own or operate a cemetery and funeral establishment?

• No, review MCL 339.1812.

Cemetery Registration     $1,500.00