2022 PREPAID FUNERAL – Pros and Cons
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It is essential to know prepaid funeral pros and cons to determine if it’s right for you or if there are better alternatives to prepare for the inevitable. In this article, we will help you explore your options to be able to make a wise buying decision.
Experts have different opinions on prepaid funeral funds, but they all agree that we need to preplan. Preplanning your funeral lets your family put your specific plans into action knowing they are acting on your wishes.
Planning your funeral may not only offer relief to your family in a time of grief, but it may also help them in preserving assets while determining their eligibility for government assistance. While they are good ideas to alleviate problems for your family, there are some disadvantages that you need to be aware of.
Like all investments, prepaid funeral pros and cons should be carefully considered before committing to a full investment in funeral plans. Once you understand the pros and cons, you can make a better decision.
FOR EASIER NAVIGATION:
- What Is A Prepaid Funeral Plan?
- How Do Prepaid Funeral Plans Work?
- Prepaid Funeral Pros And Cons
- Questions To Ask The Prepaid Funeral Provider
- Other Ways To Prepay For Funeral Expenses
- The Best Way To Prepay For Funeral Expenses
- Additional Questions & Answers On Prepaid Funeral
WHAT IS A PREPAID FUNERAL PLAN?
Prepaid Funeral Plans are usually sold by funeral homes to allow you to pay for the funeral in advance.
You can choose where you want to be buried and what kind of funeral you will have. Payment can be made through a lump sum or installments. The funeral home either puts your money in a state-regulated trust fund or buy a life insurance policy with the death benefit assigned to them.
Prepaid planning takes the stress off your family members upon your passing.
All of your burial details are planned and ready to go on the final day. Prepaid contracts lock in today’s funeral rates, and you don’t have to worry about any inflation. You effectively freeze the cost at today’s prices and your funeral will be protected from future price increases.
HOW DO PREPAID FUNERAL PLANS WORK?
If you choose to prepay a funeral home, you will either pay a lump sum or installment payments to the funeral home or the plan provider. They invest your money through:
- A trust fund to earn interest to keep pace with inflation to cover the future cost of the funeral.
- In a life insurance policy, the payout will be used to pay for the funeral when death occurs.
These methods will safeguard your money until the time it is needed, ensuring that the money is used to provide the funeral that you have paid for.
Should you pay for your funeral in advance?
PREPAID FUNERAL PROS AND CONS
PREPAID FUNERAL PRO’S
Take a look at the prepaid funeral pros and cons to see if it’s right for you.
- Surviving family doesn’t have to make any decisions about the funeral arrangement at an emotional time right after your passing. It can also help to avoid arguments among family members.
- You can make your wishes known to your family and having a plan in place will ensure they will honor them. Prepaying for your funeral can guarantee that you will get what you want. Notably, the cemetery plot, the cemetery plot location you desire today may not be available in 10 or 20 years.
- Preplanning funeral lets you choose the casket, urn, headstone, burial plot, clergy, funeral facilities, and services. You can have the final say on everything from floral arrangements to the last resting place. You can even arrange for unique services more fitting to your specific needs.
- You can negotiate the funeral arrangements you want and pay for them now locking the cost at today’s prices. Doing this will protect your loved ones from the rising funeral cost. Prepaying will result in a lower cost because you pay for tomorrow’s funeral at today’s prices.
- It could take some time to arrange for money to be released to pay for the funeral costs. Your survivors will never have to deal with this hassle because the funeral is paid for in advance.
- The money you paid into your prepaid funeral plan is not included in any calculations to determine Medicaid eligibility. The prepaid funeral plan lets you set aside reasonable burial funds that would be exempted from Medicaid.
- Prepaid funeral alleviates stress during the grieving process. Knowing the funeral is already paid is comforting during a difficult time. The plan will provide detailed instructions on the funeral arrangement you want at the time when your loved ones are not prepared to see those details.
- Making funeral arrangements in advance lets you and your loved one talk about the plan and makes the decisions together.
- Prepaid funeral plans are easy to get and it doesn’t require a medical exam, health screening or age limit to qualify.
- There are many payment options available; some may require you to pay the sum in a single payment, or you can make regular monthly installments. You can choose a prepaid funeral plan that is suitable for your financial circumstances and make the total cost of the funeral more affordable.
PREPAID FUNERAL CON’S
To complete your research about the prepaid funeral pros and cons, let’s take a look at the disadvantages of Prepaid Funerals:
- Funeral directors can go bankrupt or embezzle funds that are set aside to pay for your funeral. There is no guarantee that all your money will be returned to you.
- Prepaying doesn’t always guarantee that the plan will cover all future funeral expenses. Some funeral expenses are not controlled by the funeral home particularly those purchased from outside vendors such as obituaries, flowers, crematory fees, and other related costs. Your loved ones will need to pay the difference or substitute something less expensive.
- The prepaid funeral plan is not portable. The plan can’t be moved. You cannot use the plan if you move out of state or if you decide to be serviced with a different funeral home. You would need to pay an administrative fee or penalty if the funeral home allowed you to transfer the plan.
- Your money is tied to the funeral home. When you prepay, the funeral home puts your money in a trust which you cannot withdraw if you have a family emergency.
- The funeral home might cancel the prepaid funeral plan if you are late with one monthly payment.
- When you prepay, the funeral home puts your money in a life insurance policy and designate their company as the beneficiary. The remaining funds from your life insurance policy should go to your family, but the funeral home may add additional fees and services to keep the remaining funds for themselves.
- You can’t make any alterations to your prepaid funeral plan. Some funeral homes won’t allow you to create specific request once the plan is in place. You can’t make any changes even if you own the contract.
- You cannot get all your money back if you decide to cancel the plan. If you had put $7,000 into the plan and you change your mind, you could lose 50% of your investment. Most states don’t require full refunds if you cancel a prepaid funeral fund.
- You may be stuck with a funeral plot you don’t want.
- Prepaid funeral plans are not a good investment. They make very little financial sense because the interest they generate is very minimal. You have little control over where the money is invested.
CHARGES NOT COVERED BY A PREPAID FUNERAL PLAN
- Extra refrigeration cost if there are delays
- Cost of receiving remains from another funeral home
- Additional embalming cost because of an autopsy or organ donation
- Expenses if death occurs away from home
- Special cosmetic procedures needed because of the body condition
ITEMS THAT MAY BE PURCHASED FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS
The funeral home does not control the costs of these items because they may be purchased from outside vendors:
- Grave vault or liner
- Opening and closing of the grave or niche
- Newspaper obituaries
- Cemetery charges for funeral setup
- Floral arrangements
- Certified copies of the death certificate
- Honoraria for celebrant, clergy, or musicians
- Cost of an outside facility for service
- Third-party crematory fees
- Engraving charges for monument or niche
- Memorial Tribute Video
- Catering costs for a reception
- Hearse or Limousine costs
- Motorcycle escorts
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE PREPAID FUNERAL PROVIDER
- What is included in the plan and what potential cost are not included?
- Are there any expenses for the funeral that are not covered by the plan, what happens if there are?
- Can you cancel the plan if circumstances change, for instance, you arrange your spouse’s funeral, but you separate later?
- Are there any cancellation charges?
- What happens when the funeral director goes out of business?
- Can you choose the funeral director?
- What happens if you die abroad or away from home?
- How long will it take if I pay on installments, do I need to pay interest?
- Do you have the freedom to change the details of your funeral plan?
- What happens if there are outstanding installments at death?
- Can the funeral director arrange a funeral with a different standard than the one I choose?
- How will the funeral director know about the plan holder’s death?
OTHER WAYS TO PREPAY FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES
Joint bank account
You establish a joint bank account with your beneficiary specifically for payment of your funeral expenses. You can fund the account with the amount you estimate to cover the cost of your funeral. When you die, the joint account holder can pay the funeral expenses using the money in the account.
The main advantage of a joint bank account as prepayment is the immediate access to the funds in the bank account. The money is more secure since the funds are deposited in the bank which is covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The main disadvantage of this method is that people often find it difficult to be diligent in saving money on a steady schedule over time to build these funds up.
Totten Trust (Payable on Death Account)
Payable on death account is a bank account that allows you to name a beneficiary on your bank account. You can fund the account to be used for your funeral. Your beneficiary can immediately access the funds when you’re gone. Your beneficiary has the right to the funds, and he can use it to pay the funeral expenses.
This method takes planning and the diligence to properly fund this account over time to cover all your burial expenses.
Associated Life Insurance Contract
You purchase a prepaid funeral plan, and a burial insurance plan funds the plan through a life insurance carrier associated with the funeral home. The funeral director is your beneficiary. When you die, the entire death benefit of your life insurance will be paid to the funeral home to cover the prepaid funeral plan.
You can plan your funeral and lock in the cost of services at today’s prices. Your money is protected from loss since the insurance company, and the funeral home is separate entities. If the funeral home went out of business, your insurance payout would still be available to pay for the funeral cost. However, you could lose the locked-in cost-benefit of your prepaid funeral plan if the funeral home goes out of business.
THE BEST WAY TO PREPAY FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES
Burial insurance is the best way to prepay for funeral expenses. Think of it as a prepaid funeral plan with benefits. A burial insurance policy is similar to prepaid funeral plans in a way that helps you prepay for your funeral expenses.
You can take out a burial insurance policy to cover the cost of your funeral and other final expenses at the time of your death. You can leave a funeral plan that outlines your wishes for funeral services to your loved ones that they need to carry out when you’re gone.
There are many advantages to burial insurance plans compared with a prepaid funeral plan.
First, you can leave money to your loved ones when you pass away. A burial insurance payout is usually a lump sum that is given to your beneficiary. The payout is not tied to the funeral home, and your loved one can use it as they wish. It can be spent to pay for your funeral, and the rest can be used for lost wages or other financial needs.
Having burial insurance gives flexibility to your loved ones since a particular funeral home does not hold the funds. Your family won’t be locked into the funeral choices you made a decade ago. They can decide where and how to organize your funeral according to your wishes.
Burial insurance is easy to get. You can purchase the policy online or on the phone without being subject to a medical exam or health questions.
If you need coverage but have some medical issues, you can still qualify for burial insurance.
Burial insurance policies have flexible payment plans compared with prepaid funeral plans. You can pay monthly, quarterly, or annually. Prepaid funeral plans are rigid in payment, and you can lose the plan if you miss one payment.
Burial insurance is affordable. You can purchase burial insurance in small amounts such as $5,000 or $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. The premium for burial insurance is more affordable because it has a lower face amount.
If you are thinking of ways to cover your funeral expenses, the best option for your budget and peace of mind is to purchase a burial insurance policy. Funeral Funds have helped many people find the coverage they need at an affordable price. We can help you too.
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON PREPAID FUNERAL
What is prepaid funeral plan?
A prepaid funeral plan is a contract between you and the funeral home in which you pay in advance for your future funeral. The benefits are peace of mind, knowing that all the arrangements have been taken care of in advance, and significant cash savings because you lock in the price at the present time.
Are prepaid burial policies a good idea?
Prepaid burial or funeral policies are often only recommended if you want to qualify for Medicaid. We rarely recommend prepaid burial or funeral plans for anyone else because they are often very expensive to purchase.
What are the pros and cons of a prepaid funeral?
The pros are that you know the price in advance and nobody else has to worry about it. You don’t have to talk about your death or deal with all the details. The cons are that prepaid funeral plans lock you into one funeral home for a fixed price which may result in higher costs in the future, they usually involve hidden charges, there is little flexibility, and many funeral homes will not refund your deposit if you change your mind.
Are prepaid funeral plans protected?
No. The FTC – Federal Trade Commission has no laws regulating prepaid funeral plans so you do not get the same protections from fraud and abuse as you would from an insurance policy.
How do I find out the price of a prepaid funeral plan?
The best way is to get written prices from several funeral homes in your area.
Can you pay monthly for a funeral plan?
Yes, many funeral providers offer monthly payment options. However, some funeral homes require upfront payments.
Can you pay funeral installments?
Not in most cases.
How is installment plans different from prepaid funeral?
Prepaid funerals or burial plans lock you into one funeral home for a fixed price which is not refundable if you change your mind, while an installment plan lets you choose your own provider and your payments can increase or decrease over time depending on the services selected.
What is a preneed funeral contract?
A preneed funeral contract is a contract between you and the funeral home in which you agree to purchase cemetery merchandise (casket, vault, etc…) now for future use. It also includes your wishes as to how you want the arrangements handled after death such as burial or cremation.
Can I take out a funeral plan for my mother?
Yes, you can take out a funeral plan for anyone else. The benefit is if something happens to you your family will have all the arrangements in place and they won’t have to worry about it.
What happens to a client’s family’s money in a pre-need account if the funeral home goes out of business?
We suggest you ask in writing how your money is protected. Sometimes when a funeral home is sold, state laws require that all pre-need contracts be transferred to the new owner. Other times they are not.
What is a pre-Need plan?
A pre-need plan is a contract between you and the funeral home in which you agree to purchase future funeral service
What pre burial insurance?
Pre-Burial Insurance or preneed insurance is a life insurance policy that is designed to be used for final arrangements.
What happens if you die and you do not have a prepaid funeral plan?
If the family of the deceased does not have a prepaid funeral or burial plan, they will need to make all of the arrangements and pay for them on an individual basis. This can include everything from finding the right funeral home and planning the funeral, to actually carrying out all of the arrangements.
What is a prepaid burial?
A prepaid burial plan is an arrangement in which you pay for your casket and/or vault in advance and lock in today’s price for use after death. And your savings can be considerable (up to 40%) when compared to purchasing these items later from a funeral home.
What is prepaid cremation?
Prepaid cremation plans are for those who wish to financially pre-arrange their own cremation. A family can save an average of $1,700 with prepaid cremation
Is prepaid cremation a good idea?
No, we don’t recommend prepaid cremation for several reasons. First, it locks you into a funeral home that may not always be in your area thus making it difficult to attend services or view loved ones. Second, if something happens and you have to go through a funeral home they can charge whatever they want without any competition.
Can you pay for direct cremation in advance?
The law varies by state, but most states do not allow you to pay for direct cremation in advance. However, funeral homes may offer “preneed” or “prepaid” direct cremations or burials where the family agrees to arrange and pay for the funerals before the person dies.
What does a pre-paid funeral plan cover?
The money that you pay the funeral home will cover all costs including:
- Transfer of remains from place of death
- Embalming and other preparation
- Use of facilities and staff for viewing or service
- Hearse and limousine or other transportation to funeral home
Can I take out a funeral plan for my mother?
Yes, you can take out a funeral plan for anyone else. The benefit is if something happens to you your family will have all the arrangements in place and they won’t have to worry about it.
What is a preneed funeral plan?
A preneed funeral plan is a funeral service contract between you and the funeral home in which you agree to purchase certain merchandise now for future use.
What is a preneed policy?
A preneed policy is a life insurance policy that is designed for final arrangements. Premiums are paid while you are living which allows you to accumulate enough in savings to cover all or part of your final expenses.
How much does a preneed funeral cost?
It varies by state, city, and region. You can expect to pay around $3,500 for traditional funeral services.
What is preneed life insurance?
A preneed life insurance policy is a special form of life insurance designed for final arrangements. Premiums are paid while you are living which allows you to accumulate enough in savings to cover all or part of your final expenses.
How does funeral insurance work?
People purchase funeral insurance like they would any other form of life insurance. You pay regular premiums, and the company provides a death benefit upon your death.
How do you prepay for a cremation?
You can either buy a package deal that includes the casket, embalming, and other preparation, or you can pay for each service individually.
Can I get out of my prepaid burial plan if I change my mind?
No. It is a legally binding contract and can only be changed in certain circumstances such as death, divorce, bankruptcy, or a case where the Federal Trade Commission – Federal Trade Commission rules that your contract is unfair or deceptive.
Do I have to pay upfront for pre-need funeral insurance?
Most states require the pre-need plan must be paid before burial or cremation can take place, while some other states allow installment payments.
Who regulates prepaid funeral plans?
The Federal Trade Commission, however, FTC has no laws regulating prepaid funeral plans so you do not get the same protections from fraud and abuse as you would from an insurance policy.
Is it possible to get a refund on a prepaid funeral plan?
No. You cannot get your deposit back even if you change your mind or select different funeral arrangements.
How can I compare the prices of prepaid burial plans?
You should obtain written price quotes from at least three local providers, and then choose the one that offers you the most value for your money.
What are the benefits of a prepaid funeral plan as opposed to an insurance policy?
Benefits of a prepaid funeral plan as opposed to an insurance policy: A funeral home cannot receive payment from your insurance company, only you the client. There are no cash surrender fees or penalties for withdrawals. You can lock in today’s price for future services.
Can I cancel my funeral plan if it doesn’t suit me?
No. It is illegal to cancel prepaid plans within 10 days according to FTC regulations (Titles 16 and 45 CFR 41 Section 101 et seq.) and the funeral home can keep your money.
Do I receive any kind of refund if I cancel a prepaid funeral plan?
No, once you sign the contract you forfeit all interest in your funds. You may even be charged with breaking the contract and be liable for court costs and legal fees.
What should I watch out for when buying a prepaid funeral plan?
There are several things to keep in mind when considering buying a prepaid funeral plan. First, do not assume that the price you are quoted is final. Try to get written prices from at least two local providers before signing any agreement. Also make sure they will allow you the right to choose your own cemetery and officiate as well as other items such as clothing, flowers, etc. Finally do not be fooled by promises of “free” memorial folders, prayer cards, or other merchandise.
What other options are available other than a prepaid plan?
Prepaid plans lock you into one funeral home for a fixed price which may result in higher costs in the future, they usually involve hidden charges, there is little flexibility, and many funeral homes will not refund your deposit if you change your mind. Depending on your health situation a better option may be a life insurance policy that has tax benefits and allows the flexibility to choose any funeral home at any time.
What are the alternatives to prepaid funeral plans?
Life insurance is a better option than prepaid funeral plans because: You can choose any funeral home at any time. No hidden charges for merchandise such as memorial folders, prayer cards, etc. Flexibility to pay in installments instead of paying the entire plan upfront. There are tax benefits and no penalties for withdrawals or cash surrender fees.
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Larry Weaver
Thanks for the information on prepaid funerals. My mom is thinking about getting ready for her funeral. She still has a lot of time left, but I’ll share these tips with her.
Funeral Funds
Larry – Thank you for letting us know this was helpful!
Ellie Davis
I liked that you mentioned prepaid funeral planning allows you and your loved ones to make the decisions together. My father is thinking about pre-planning his funeral, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about the benefits that pre-planning a funeral will offer us as a family.
Funeral Funds
Ellie,
Preplanning is important…as is funding the funeral itself. There are many ways to do this. The most important thing is to have a plan to fund your funeral. Life insurance works great for many, as do other preplanned methods. People love having the peace of mind that their family and loved ones will not have to pay this for them.
Alec Burns
It's good that you point out that pre-planning your funeral helps spare your family the financial burden of paying for it after you die. I don't want my family to have to pay for my funeral, so I'm considering a final expense life insurance plan. How can I get a quote from you?
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Alec – You can get a free quote by visiting this page – https://funeralfunds.com/free-quote/
Ron Booker
I liked that you mentioned a burial insurance policy allows you and your loved ones to make the decisions together. My father is thinking about a burial insurance policy for his funeral, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about the benefits that a burial insurance policy will offer us as a family.
Funeral Funds
Ron – We are glad you found our article helpful. You can get a free quote by visiting this page – https://funeralfunds.com/free-quote/
Bob Newton
It's good that you point out that preplanning your funeral prevents your family to have to deal with the stress of making the arrangements while they are grieving. I'd like to save my family the trouble and expense of planning my funeral, so I'm considering planning it myself.
Funeral Funds
Bob – It's terrific that you are planning ahead for this. Here is a link to our free Funeral & Estate Planning guide – https://funeralfunds.com/planning-guide/
David Norriss
I like how you said that the person who is about to pass away can select a funeral plan with their burial insurance and choose where to be buried and how their funeral will be. This is great, to be honest, because they can pick out exactly how they want their funeral to be. I would love to do this when I am older because then I can choose how everyone remembers me.
Conrad O’Connor
It's good that you point out that preplanning your own funeral saves your family the stress of having to do it after you die. I'd like to spare my family the stress of having to make funeral arrangements for me while they are grieving, so I'm considering preplanning it myself.
Funeral Funds
Conrad – Thank you for sharing your comments. Here is a link to the copy of our free Funeral & Estate Planning Guide. https://funeralfunds.com/planning-guide/
Fred Gibbons
It's valuable that you mention that burial insurance policy can help save your family a lot of stress after you die. I want to make sure that my family won't have to deal with paying for my funeral after my death, so I'm considering burial insurance for myself. I'll reach out to you guys shortly for help with this.
Funeral Funds
Fred – We will be here when you are ready. You can get a free quote here – https://funeralfunds.com/free-quote/
Have a nice day!
Zoe Campos
It's good to know that having a plan to pay for my funeral means that my loved ones won't have to face difficult decisions when it comes to funeral arrangements. My husband will probably be against it once he knows, but I just want to be prepared in cases of my death.
Funeral Funds
Zoe – Thank you for your comments. We are here to help you when you are ready to shop for some burial, cremation, or final expense insurance.
Nelson Fogerty
It's interesting that you point out that preplanning your own funeral saves your family from having to do it after your death. I found out a week ago that I may not live past the end of this year, so I'm thinking about preplanning my funeral myself.
Funeral Funds
Nelson – We are sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. If you found out that you may not live another 6 months, now would be a great time to to do some pre-planning. We have many free end-of-life planning resources on this website for you to view. Our blog and our main menu are a great place to start looking.
Kristofer Van Wagner
I like that this post stressed that a pre-paid funeral is an excellent choice as it ensures every arrangement and the payment is settled prior. My aunt was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago. As she mentioned that she does not want to trouble her kids with funeral arrangements, I will mention to her about pre-paid funeral arrangements.
Funeral Funds
Kristofer – I think you misread our comments. You should know this as I see you included a link to your funeral home (I edited this out), so I assume you work for a funeral home.
For someone with a terminal illness such as cancer, a pre-paid plan is a TERRIBLE solution. If someone had 5 months to live, and the funeral would cost $10,000, then a prepaid monthly amount of $2,000 each month would have to be paid. None of the people we help that looking for burial insurance can afford that kind of monthly payment.
Burial insurance is also not a great option since someone with a terminal illness cannot qualify for first-day coverage (it would be a 2-year waiting period in this active cancer example). The lesson here is to get your burial insurance while you are still in relatively good health.
Waiting until after you are diagnosed with cancer to purchase burial insurance is like starting to shop for parachute after you have jumped out of the airplane…it's not very smart. Buy your burial insurance and parachutes before you need them…it works better that way.
Kate Hansen
It was really helpful when you said to ask what is included in the plan. My parents were telling me a couple of weeks ago while they were at my house for dinner about how they want to look into burial insurance so they could preplan for their funerals. I'll make sure to pass these tips along to them so that they can get in touch with you.
Funeral Funds
Kate – Glad this information was helpful. Your parents can get started by going to this page – https://funeralfunds.com/free-quote/
Wade Joel
My wife has been thinking about how to plan a funeral for one of her uncles and burial insurance sounds like a great value that will provide everyone with peace of mind. I will make sure to contact you guys for help with this.
Funeral Funds
Hello Wade! Let us know when you are ready for help with this.
Jonathan Hansen
Thank you for pointing out that preplanning your funeral can save your family a lot of money when you pass away. I want to make sure that my family won't have to pay for an expensive funeral while they are in mourning, so I'm considering burial insurance for myself. Thank you for your article!
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Jonathan – Happy to help you with this!
Braden Bills
I want to plan my funeral ahead of time but use insurance to pay for it. It makes sense that burial insurance would be really beneficial! I can see how that would make things so easier for my family.
Funeral Funds
Braden – Let us know if we can help you in the future with a policy. Until then, wishing you the best!
Taylor Hicken
I appreciated it when you shared that you are able to pay for the service with life insurance. In this way, you can also choose where you want to be buried and what kind of funeral you will have. I would like to think if someone wants to prepare for his death, it would make sense to work with you guys at Funeral Funds.
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Taylor – We are happy this was helpful for you! Let us know if someone you know needs help with this.
Mia Evans
I like that you talked about how burial insurance can help with covering all the burial expenses in the future. I would love to purchase a plan like that to keep my family from being burdened in the future once that day comes. It would be helpful for their grieving when they won't have to think about the expenses.
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Mia – Happy to help you with this. Call us when you are ready to purchase a policy.
Millie Hue
I like that you pointed out that a prepaid funeral has some downsides as we get older. If I were in my 30s, a pre-paid plan might make sense, but not so much now that I'm in my 70's. I guess I should really get moving on some burial insurance to ensure that my family will not be burdened when that day comes.
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Millie – Let us know when you are ready for help with this. https://funeralfunds.com/free-quote/
Adam Godwin
My dad has been planning for his funeral because he wants to reduce the stress on us later. He would really like to get burial insurance to plan for his final expenses. I'll make sure he reads this article.
Funeral Funds
Adam – Happy to help with this. Have a nice day!
Alice Potter
My cousin went with a life insurance plan instead of prepaid because he travels quite a bit and there was no guarantee he would be near his funeral home when he died. I hadn't thought of that before, but it makes perfect sense to me now.
Vivian Black
When I watched my parents plan their folks' funerals, I saw how they struggled with what they thought their mom and dad would want. There were many disagreements between the siblings and it caused some high emotions and stress that should not have happened. We are going to plan our own funeral to spare our own children this conflict. I like how you said that getting some insurance gives the family the luxury of knowing exactly what our specific plans and budget are and exactly how to act on our own wishes.