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Who has the right to make funeral decisions in Florida?

Florida law determines who has the right to make final decisions about a person’s body and funeral services. This right goes first to the deceased person, if they wrote down instructions before their death, and after that to family members in an established order.

Do I need a funeral director in Florida?

Florida does not require you to involve a licensed funeral director in making or carrying out final arrangements. (See, for example, Florida Statutes § 382.008 (2) (a) (2018), which states that in the absence of a funeral director, a person in attendance at or after the death may file the death certificate.)

Is home burial legal in Florida?

( Florida Statutes § 382.006 (2019).) While being transported, the body must be placed in a container that will "prevent the seepage of fluids and escape of offensive odors." ( Florida Statutes § 497.386 (2019).) Is Home Burial Legal in Florida? There are no laws in Florida that prohibit home burial.

What is the Attorney General of Florida doing to combat opioid abuse?

Attorney General Ashley Moody launched a new website seeking to educate Floridians about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers and other opioids such as heroin and fentanyl. The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking was created to support human trafficking victims by enhancing available care options.

Be A Florida Hero

Attorney General Ashley Moody launched a nationwide law enforcement recruitment initiative to encourage job seekers to pursue law enforcement careers in Florida. BeAFloridaHero.com is the first-of-its-kind, one-stop shop for anyone seeking to protect and serve.

Scams at a Glance: Cryptocurrency Scams

Attorney General Moody has released a new resource to help Floridians avoid falling victim to cryptocurrency scams. Scams at a Glance: Cryptocurrency Scams provides information about cryptocurrency as well as the different types of scams to watch out for.

Hearts 4 Heroes Challenge

This February, to show appreciation for law enforcement, Attorney General Moody is challenging Floridians through social media to show their love for law enforcement.

Historic Opioid Litigation

Attorney General Moody has secured billions in nationwide, historic settlement agreements, through aggressive litigation and negotiation efforts to hold major corporations responsible for distributing, manufacturing and marketing deadly opioids fueling the deadly epidemic.

Senior Protection Team

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Senior Protection Team is an intra-agency group of attorneys and investigators dedicated to stopping senior fraud and abuse.

Back the Blue

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Back the Blue Campaign awards law enforcement officers, citizens and organizations going above and beyond to support law enforcement.

Dose of Reality Florida

Attorney General Ashley Moody launched a new website seeking to educate Floridians about the dangers of misusing prescription painkillers and other opioids such as heroin and fentanyl.