Home funerals
Home funerals in Florida
With conditions
The funeral director files; without one, the physician or another person in attendance files.
What the law says
- The funeral director who first takes custody of the body files the death certificate electronically (Fla. Stat. § 382.008(2)(a)).
- In the absence of a funeral director, the physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or other person in attendance at or after the death files it (Fla. Stat. § 382.008(2)(a)).
Who to ask
The Florida Division of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services licenses funeral homes in Florida and can answer questions about the rules. A local funeral home can tell you whether the option is offered near you.
Other options in Florida
- Body donation: Programs
Funeral homes near you
Call two or three homes and compare their written price lists.