Funeral Homes

Funeral Homes

Cremation Permit Instructions:

***See instruction for cremation permit procedure by county below:

  1. Please send receipt of payment to our email main@mmmeg.org   
  2. Send all cremation requests and Death Certificates through Michigan Electronic Death Registration System.

Cremation Permit by County:

Death Certificates Instructions:

  • Funeral home create a new case death certificate in EDRS 
  • Refer case to the Medical Certifier/Medical Examiner 
  • All Counties except Oceana County: Please start the Death Certificate in EDRS and refer it to Dr. Paul Wagner.
  • Oceana County: Please start the Death Certificate in EDRS and refer it to Dr. Rudy Ochs.
  • If you require more information for the death certificate, please email main@mmmeg.org


Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) Cremation Permit Instructions:

requesting cremation permit.pdf 

Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) Death Certificate to the Medical Examiner instructions:

Requesting Death Certificate to Medical Examiner.pdf

Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) User Manual:

https://michiganedrs.org/wp-content/uploads/EDRS-Funeral-Director-and-Staff-Manual-2.7.pdf


Funeral Home Instructions for Unclaimed Decedent

***After ALL attempts of finding next of kin or a person to take responsibility have been exhausted, please send unclaimed requests to records@mmmeg.org


Report Suspicious Findings

  •  If you have notable case information please email main@mmmeg.org or call the local dispatch if it is urgent. Please do not proceed with any further disposition or handling of the body.
  • If you have a death certificate filled out by a PCP with an un-natural COD listed, please contact main@mmmeg.org.  Please do not proceed with any further disposition or handling of the body.

Morgue Pick Up/Autopsies

Funeral Home Morgue Release Information

Mid Michigan ME Group refers cases to multiple morgues for autopsies or follow-up procedures.  Each Morgue is given the name of the family selected funeral home if that information is available to us at the time of release.  Each Morgue sets up their own schedule and does not update MMMEG of the scheduled case date and time for the procedure.  However, each morgue will contact the funeral home listed in the case file as soon as they have completed their procedure.  Funeral Homes may utilize the information here to coordinate pickup.

Morgue Information for Families

We appreciate the ability to care for your loved one with the utmost respect. The final process in the care of your loved one can be quite  confusing and complex. Please know that your funeral home is an expert in this process and is there to help you navigate through each step. Morgues locations are important for the funeral home but not necessarily the family. Please refer to your chosen funeral home for details.