Bill
HB 5077
Michigan bill requiring funeral homes and cemeteries to obtain family consent before subcontracting deceased person care to third parties.
HB 5077 amends Michigan's cemetery and funeral regulation law to require explicit consent from families before funeral homes or cemeteries can subcontract the care of a deceased person to third parties. Currently, the law allows such subcontracting without mandatory family notification or approval. The bill adds consent requirements to sections 1805 and 1810 of the 1980 Public Act 299.
Families typically expect continuity of care and direct relationships with the funeral home or cemetery they hire. Mandatory consent requirements create transparency around who actually handles a deceased person's remains and services, and give families control over whether their chosen provider can delegate this sensitive responsibility to other businesses. This affects both consumer protection and the dignity of funeral arrangements.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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