Cemeteries and funerals: other; embalming consent form requirements; provide for. Amends secs. 1805 & 1810 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1805 & 339.1810).

HB 5076 amends Michigan's funeral industry law to require funeral directors to obtain written consent from a decedent's next of kin or legally authorized person before embalming. The consent form must include two specific elements: a statement confirming organ donation won't interfere with funeral services, and the signature of the person authorizing embalming. This change directly affects funeral homes, morticians, and families making end-of-life decisions. The bill updates existing rules (previously amended in 2020 and 2023) to strengthen transparency around embalming procedures.