Final expenses include costs associated with the passing of a loved one, such as:
Final medical expenses
Funeral or memorial services
Burial or cremation costs
What Payout Does a Final Expense Insurance Policy Typically Offer?
In contrast, other life insurance policies—such as term or whole life—are structured based on your outstanding debts and earning power , often providing coverage exceeding $50,000 to support long-term financial security.
Permanent Lifetime Protection – Coverage remains in place as long as premiums are paid.
No Premium Increases – Your rate is locked in at the time of purchase.
Protect Loved Ones – Avoid leaving your family with unexpected financial burdens.
Tax-Deferred Savings – Option to accumulate cash value over time.
Flexible & Affordable – Customizable policies designed to fit your budget.
We are an independent organization representing over 40 final expenses carriers, and we put your best interests at heart. Our goal is to help you find affordable insurance coverage that gives you peace of mind while offering your loved ones’ protection and security during a difficult time.
If you have health issues and are looking for insurance, you may feel daunted – especially if you are seeking an affordable option. Getting the best rate with an immediate death benefit is the goal, and LifeShield has over 40 insurance carriers to go through. We will help you to find the best possibilities for getting approved if you have any pre-existing conditions.Your chance for approval on policies with an immediate death benefit become greater the further out those more serious health concerns are diagnosed, and commonly found to be outside one to two years. Many of the companies we work with offer a guaranteed issue policy, sometimes known as a graded benefit policy. They are open to anyone who is not in hospice.This is typically suggested if more serious life-threatening health conditions have been diagnosed within the past two years. Otherwise, immediate benefit policies are more suitable for most people.While guaranteed issue policies accept almost anyone, they do not offer full payout if the insured person has a health-related death within two years of taking out their policy (instead, the premiums paid are returned in full to the family with interest).
It is important to find a policy which fits your budget so that you can easily make ongoing payments to retain what could become your final policy. Along with pricing, it’s also important to know and be clear on your policy details when it comes to cash value, immediate death benefit eligibility, and other definitions. That’s why we’re here to help!
Your final expense coverage will largely depend on your needs, making general estimations difficult. According to Parting, average funeral costs in 2017 were in the $8,000 to $10,000 ballpark – before additional funerary costs are added, such as wreaths.However, this price is not static and increases annually, which you should account for. Typically, we recommend that people start with at least $12,000 to $15,000 coverage. If you have additional debts, these can also be added to your policy.
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