Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.5529

Sec. 5529.  If an affected individual or his or her family representative requests an autopsy, a network representative shall provide to that person information concerning the cost, purposes, and benefits of an autopsy, and the benefits of using the tissue for medical research and education.  The network representative shall also request that the affected individual or his or her family representative sign a written consent to the autopsy, and a separate written consent to use of the tissue for medical research and education.