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.

Costs and Benefits of Vegetable Gardening

Kevin Athearn, Hannah Eason, Liz Felter, Catherine G. Campbell, Jessica M. Ryals, Matthew C. Lollar, Juanita Popenoe, Lorna Bravo, LuAnn Duncan, Christa Court, and Wendy Wilber

This publication serves as a guide for gardeners to estimate the costs of vegetable gardening. But first, we describe the benefits of gardening.

Major Asset Classes: A Brief Glossary

Jarrett Tsai, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, and Martie Gillen

Strategies to Fund Your Child's College Education: Using Savings and Tax-Advantaged Vehicles

Jessica McCumber, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, Martie Gillen, and Sarah M. Ellis

Saving and Investing “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication is intended for family service providers, Extension agents and specialists, educators, and other professionals in the Military Family Readiness System. It discusses general and military-specific information about saving and investing money. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Nothing Will Ever Be the Same: Acknowledging and Recovering from the Trauma of Identity Theft Victimization

Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss Radunovich

This publication is a fact sheet intended for individuals who are interested in learning basic information about identity theft, victimization, and ways to navigate the process. The publication aims to inform readers and to help victims of identity theft minimize financial and personal setbacks. Written by Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2024.