A person shall not establish a cemetery without a valid permit or operate an existing cemetery except under a valid registration issued under this act. The ownership of any lot or portion thereof shall not be transferred without the approval of the Superintendent of Cemeteries.Changing ownership of a plot at some cemeteries is as easy as finding the buyer (in this case your son and daughterinlaw) and filing the paperwork. The Cemetery Commissioner within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs registers and regulates cemeteries owned and operated in Michigan. Sec. 7. Use of Lots without Perpetual Care. Can You Bury a Body on Your Private Property in Michigan? Can You Bury a Body on Your Private Property in Michigan? The City shall perform all work for the care and upkeep of the lots and graves in the municipal cemeteries. First, it's important to point out that when you purchase a burial plot, you are not purchasing the land itself. We recommend you make an appointment with our Clerk, who will provide you with a detailed map of available plots.