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Pyramids to Urns: Funeral Costs and Options

Mary N. Harrison

This document explores the evolution of burial customs from ancient times to the present, highlighting cultural, religious, and regional differences. It discusses the importance of preplanning for funerals to alleviate emotional and financial stress on survivors. Various options for final disposition, including earth burial, cremation, direct disposal, and body donation, are examined. The document also emphasizes the significance of understanding funeral costs, selecting a funeral service provider, and the benefits of prepaying for funeral expenses. It provides practical advice on making informed decisions to ensure respectful and affordable funeral arrangements. First published July, 2000.

2010–2019 Florida Agricultural Deaths Summary

Serap Gorucu

This report summarizes fatal agricultural injury incidents in Florida between 2010 and 2019. This data is important for describing the size and characteristics of agricultural fatalities, populations at risk, risk factors, and temporal and spatial trends in injury rates. Written by Serap Gorucu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2021.

Natural Heat-Related Deaths in Florida: 2010–2020

Serap Gorucu, Clyde Fraisse, and Ziwen Yu

This publication discusses heat-related deaths in Florida from 2010 to 2020 and presents safety recommendations as well as useful resources to prevent heat-related illnesses. Written by Serap Gorucu, Clyde Fraisse, and Ziwen Yu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2021.

Tips on Determining the Cause of Death in the Beef Cattle Operation

Taylor Davis, Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João Bittar

Dealing with death losses on the ranch can be disheartening. After all, a beef cattle operation’s success is measured in pounds of live weight sold. This publication discusses ways to determine causes of death in a beef cattle operation. Written by Taylor Davis, Lauren Butler, Christa Kirby, Bridget Stice, Todd Thrift, Lindsey Wiggins, and João Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, October 2023.