1.   Cover with a second baking sheet and place several heavy cans on top to press and weight down pudding.

2.   Latch pantry doors to keep kids away from heavy cans, glassware and other breakables.

3.   Place beef in a small roasting pan and weight down with a baking sheet topped with several heavy cans or with a water-filled teapot.

4.   Place on a large plate, cover with another plate, and weigh down plate with heavy cans or whatever you can find.

5.   Weight with a heavy can or other object, and place in refrigerator.

6.   When enough donations accumulate, relatives deliver the heavy cans of coins to the Hempstead Funeral Home, marked with a large sign that advertises cremations and shipping.