Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This index is an electronic index for the years 1900 to 1921. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.

Coverage Table
A coverage table for this collection is available is the wiki article Florida Deaths and Burials, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The place where the death occurred
 * The approximate date of death
 * The names of family members and their relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s death record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have died or been buried in the same county or nearby
 * Search for the actual death record or cemetery record
 * Search for an obituary in local newspapers

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Florida.
 * Florida Guided Research
 * Florida Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.