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How to Compare Final Expense Insurance CompaniesThe right final expense insurance for you is a policy that fits your age, health, and budget, from a financially strong company with a clean complaint record. Look…Read the guide →
Burial Insurance vs. Life Insurance: What Is the Difference?The main difference between burial insurance and life insurance is size and purpose. Burial insurance is a small whole life insurance policy meant to help pay for a…Read the guide →
Is Burial Insurance Worth It? An Honest Look at the Pros and ConsBurial insurance is often worth it if you do not have savings for a funeral and want coverage in place now to help your family be more prepared. It is usually not…Read the guide →
Does Life Insurance Cover Funeral Costs?Yes. Any life insurance policy can help pay for a funeral if it is still active when the person dies. The insurer pays the beneficiary, who can use the money for the…Read the guide →
Types of Burial Insurance: Level, Graded, Modified and Guaranteed IssueThe main types of burial insurance are level (full benefit from day one), graded and modified (a reduced benefit for death from illness in the early years), and…Read the guide →
Graded Death Benefit: What It Pays and How It WorksA graded death benefit means a life insurance policy pays less than the full amount if the insured dies of an illness during the first years, often two. Common early…Read the guide →Funeral plans and savings
Prepaid Funeral Plans and Burial Plans: How to Choose a PlanA prepaid funeral plan is a contract with a funeral home. You choose your funeral now and pay for it ahead of time, in one payment or over time. Look for a plan that…Read the guide →
What Is Preneed Insurance? A Plain Guide to Funeral Home InsurancePreneed insurance is a type of life insurance policy that helps pay for a funeral you plan ahead of time with a specific funeral home. It is often called funeral…Read the guide →
Burial Trust Funds, Funeral Trusts, and Burial Accounts ExplainedA burial trust fund, or funeral trust, holds money set aside to pay for your funeral. It is often set up through a funeral home as part of a prepaid funeral. A…Read the guide →
Cremation vs. Burial: How to DecideCremation vs. burial usually comes down to cost, faith, family wishes and where you want remains to rest. Cremation typically costs less and allows a memorial at any…Read the guide →