Category: Funeral Costs

The Top 7 States with the Highest Burial Costs: A Comprehensive Analysis

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 27 Apr 2024 The process of saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Apart from the emotional turmoil, families also face the challenge of managing the financial aspects of a burial.  Across the United States, burial costs can

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How much does a funeral cost?

How Much Does a Funeral Cost

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 27 Apr 2024 The death rate in the US stands at 9.3 deaths per 1,000 people.  From COVID-19 to natural causes, unfortunately, this fate awaits us all. One of the biggest issues families deal with after the death of a loved one is the expenses. The

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Final Expense Cost

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 27 Apr 2024 What Does Final Expense Insurance Cost?Factors influencing costFinal expense insurance isn’t a single cost. Payment is designed in such a way that it is set according to factors such as:Age GenderLifestyleMedical historyImpact of each factorThe younger you

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The cost of a funeral in 2021

Will Funeral Costs Increase in 2021?

End of life expenses, like funeral costs, can become overwhelming if the deceased doesn’t have the funds needed to cover those costs. In such cases, the bereaved family is left to pay for funeral costs out of pocket. Final expense insurance can help your family afford to bury you, but how much money will you

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health insurance and Medicare do NOT cover funeral costs

Does Health Insurance or Medicare Cover Funeral Costs?

Funerals can be expensive, so you may be wondering if your health insurance or Medicare can cover some of the costs. In most cases, funerals are not covered by health insurance policies. The families of the deceased will need to shoulder any costs incurred. Purchasing final expense insurance is an excellent way to help with those costs

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low-cost funeral options are available

What Are Low-Cost or Low-Income Funerals?

A price of $7,000 to $10,000 is daunting to many but crippling to others. Low-income individuals have a hard time arranging funeral services for their loved ones, as honoring their loved ones while keeping costs low is a tough bridge to gap. But there are low-cost options available. What’s the Lowest Possible Funeral Cost? The

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Funeral costs aren’t tax-deductible for individuals

Are Funeral Costs Tax-Deductible?

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Last Updated 27 Apr 2024 Funeral costs are substantial, and how the issue of taxes might come into play is a frequent question. This will address what can and cannot be done based on the individual and the services.In Which Cases

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final expense is a type of life insurance designed to pay funeral costs

Does Life Insurance Cover Funeral Expenses?

Life insurance encompasses several types of insurance, and this can also translate to the extent of what their death benefits may cover. How Final Expense Relates It is important to realize final expense insurance is a type of life insurance. It’s often left out of the discussion, but it must be covered in order to

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see who's legally responsible for paying funeral costs

Who’s Legally Responsible for Funeral Costs?

The one(s) responsible for funeral payments depends on other circumstances. Payment is based on who has the ability to fund the funeral. The burden does not fall on one person each time. This can be seen as an “if not x, then y” form of responsibility appointment. Another way to visualize this is to think

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final expense death benefits overlap funeral shipping costs

Does Final Expense Cover Funeral Shipping Costs?

Why is funeral shipping necessary? Death can happen anywhere. For some, death occurs far from their hometown. This can be states away, or it could be across the world. But your family does not live there, and the likelihood of them being able to attend the funeral in that other city, state, or country is

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