Establishes a regulatory framework for natural organic reduction (NOR/human composting), expands alkaline hydrolysis permits, and creates a "conservation burial" designation for cemeteries preserving natural land.
Legislative status
This bill opens Michigan to the newest disposition methods — it creates a legal framework for natural organic reduction (human composting), expands aquamation permits, and lets cemeteries earn a 'conservation burial' designation for preserving natural land. It is an opportunity bill more than a compliance burden.
Key provisions
What this means for operators
Operators gain new service lines and a marketable green designation, but adding NOR or aquamation requires capital investment. Traditional-only operations face no mandate but may see demand shift toward green options.
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Green burial plot sales at Lakeview are up 180% since we opened the conservation section. Waiting list through 2027. If you're a cemetery operator not looking at this segment, you're missing a real market shift. HB 4789 would help us expand — the NOR framework especially.