Funeral Options

Funeral Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic

It’s no shocker that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many areas of life and business, including the funeral industry. When a loved one dies, many families have an in-person viewing of the body because it helps the mourning friends (and family) recognize their loss and see the special person and bid farewell. However, in these

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there are many ways to save on funeral costs

Ways to Save Money on Funeral Costs

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 19 Apr 2024 You may know that the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 – $10,000. Even basic funeral expenses can be hard to afford, and there are often add-ons.  However, it’s common for families to overspend when

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Family Final Expense Policies

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 19 Apr 2024 Are There Final Expense Plans For Families?While there are no final expense policies available for families, people most often take out final expense plans for themselves so that their loved ones will have an easier time

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Common Questions About Final Expense Insurance

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 19 Apr 2024 Common Questions About Final Expense InsuranceFinal Expense Insurance (aka funeral or burial insurance) is meant to cover the bills that your loved ones will confront after you pass away, including funeral expenses and medical bills. At

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our team explains how burial insurance works

How Does Burial Insurance Work?

You’ve heard of final expense/funeral/burial insurance, but how does it work, exactly? The team at Final Expense Direct has you covered. Today, we explain how it works, as well as some important things to know.  How Does Final Expense Insurance Work? Generally, burial and funeral insurance policies don’t require a medical exam. The application might

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A funeral insurance policy can protect your family

[EXPERT ADVICE] 8 Reasons to Buy Final Expense Insurance

A final expense (aka burial or funeral) insurance policy is meant to protect your family if you were to pass away unexpectedly. The last thing you want to do is dump burdens on them such as debt, bills, or personal loans — on top of their grief. Today, Final Expense Direct shares 8 reasons why

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Final Expense Direct explains how the cremation process works

How Does Cremation Work?

Cremation procedures have become as ordinary as traditional burials in the U.S. The surge in cremation results from many factors: lower cost, more personalization, flexible timing, and reduced religious affiliation, among other things. Final Expense Direct explains how the process works, and we identify the different types of cremation. We hope this information helps you

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Final Expense Direct answers questions about cremation

Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation

Final arrangements can be a difficult topic for families to approach. However, the more research you do now will benefit you and your loved ones when the time comes. Instead of a burial, you can opt for a more affordable arrangement — cremation. The cremation process often raises many questions. To make your decisions easier

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use the death benefit to pay off credit card debt

Four Things That Final Expense Insurance Can Cover

Final expense insurance normally offers a benefit between $5,000 and $25,000 to help your family cover your end-of-life costs. The neat aspect is they can use the payout for more than funeral and burial expenses.   For example, sometimes people die before paying off their credit cards, medical bills, student loans, and mortgage. While we all

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final expense insurance is not the same as pre-need insurance

Final Expense Insurance vs. Pre-Need Insurance

Final expense insurance and pre-need insurance are often discussed together because they focus on the same area: final expenses. They are the two main options available for planning your funeral ahead of time. However, they’re not the same plans.  What Is Pre-Need Insurance? People use pre-need insurance to cover the costs of funeral services, plus

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