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File #: 25-1027    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/9/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/8/2025 Final action: 7/8/2025
Title: Resolution - Policy Modification/Indigent Burial
Attachments: 1. 2025-xx Resolution - Adopting Amended Indigent Burial Policy.pdf, 2. Ex. A - Revised Indigent Burial Policy, Eff. 6.24.25.pdf, 3. (For Reference) Track Changes reflecting Policy Revisions.pdf

 

Consent Agenda                      Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

Regular Business                      9:00 am

Public Hearing                     Policy

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Social Services

SUBMITTED BY:                     Lauri Benson                     

PRESENTED BY:                     Lauri Benson

 

 

TITLE & DESCRIPTION:

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Resolution - Policy Modification/Indigent Burial

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REQUESTED MOTION:

To adopt the Resolution modifying the Indigent Burial Policy as presented.

 

SUMMARY:

Updating the Policy to conform to Florida Statutes, and provide additional guidance for staff and vendors.

 

BACKGROUND:

The County adopted a Policy for indigent burial in 2006 and modified it in 2012. This modification is to provide uniform guidance pursuant to Chapter 406, Florida Statutes, regarding the disposing of deceased, indigent, and unclaimed remains. This Statute requires the disposition to be at public expense.

 

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