03/18/2026
These new laws will help ensure that death certificates are available to grieving families as soon as possible. We are proud members of the Michigan Funeral Director's Association, which supported the legislation and informed our state leaders on the importance of these much needed changes.
Since a death certificate filed with the county clerk and medical examiner approval is required before cremation can take place; ensuring that the medical portions are signed and completed accurately and quickly is imperative as families plan services and memorialization. As always, we are a resource for the community - feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this legislation or the death certificate process.
The bills expedite the process for certification of a death certificate, Whitmer said, requiring they be filed within 48 hours through an online system.
