Final Expense University Chapter 3

Final Expense insurance: The Basics

Final Expense insurance refers to insurance used for covering the policyholder’s “final” costs, like burial or cremation, funeral, etc. While these things may seem fairly simple, they can be surprisingly expensive. Caskets alone cost hundreds to thousands of dollars, and with other traditional expenses added on, the average price of a funeral today is upwards of $8,000.

Like other life insurance policies, your loved ones are free to use the payout in the way they see fit. Your beneficiaries are not obligated to use the death benefit of a Final Expense or Burial life insurance policy for these specific costs. However, if they do find they need some help in paying for your final expenses, the money is there to help.

Every year, there are countless families that lose a loved one unexpectedly. On top of going through the emotional pain, they are left with trying to pay for the funeral expenses that are left with the passing of their loved one. This can put a serious strain on their budget and make the situation a thousand times worse. Luckily, this is where a final expense life insurance policy comes in.