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How Much Final Expense Coverage Do I Need?
How it works
Add up what your family would have to pay, subtract what's already set aside, and the difference is your coverage gap. Buying more than the gap usually means paying for coverage you don't need.
Costs your family would face
Money already set aside
Total costs $8,300. Coverage gap:
$8,300
A policy of about $9,000 would cover this gap. Final expense policies are commonly sold from a few thousand dollars up to around $25,000, and limits vary by company and age.
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Call 1-833-635-4066The funeral figure starts at the 2023 national median for a funeral with viewing and burial (NFDA), excluding cemetery costs. Use our funeral cost calculator for a fuller estimate.
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