{"id":832,"date":"2025-06-13T17:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T17:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/?p=832"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:11:07","slug":"the-real-picture-average-final-expense-cost-and-what-it-pays-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/funeral-costs\/the-real-picture-average-final-expense-cost-and-what-it-pays-for\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Picture: Average Final Expense Cost and What It Pays For"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"832\" class=\"elementor elementor-832\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553c7c7 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"553c7c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52422b5 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52422b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Real Picture: Average Final Expense Cost and What It Pays For<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e63137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e63137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover the average final expense cost, what it covers, and how final expense insurance can protect your loved ones from unexpected funeral bills.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dab1e7 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7dab1e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-user-alt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" 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elementor-element-6959293 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6959293\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f293d87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f293d87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8110fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8110fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Final expenses can be significant, often totaling $10,000 to $15,000, including funeral, burial, and unpaid bills.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Final expense insurance offers an affordable way to cover these costs, with premiums starting as low as $30 per month.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Planning beforehand with the right coverage can protect your loved ones from financial stress during a difficult time.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87867c6 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87867c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think about planning for the future, one of the most overlooked steps is preparing for end-of-life expenses. No one enjoys thinking about it, but it is an essential part of everyone\u2019s life. It is because you don&#8217;t want to leave your family in financial distress while they&#8217;re dealing with a loss. That&#8217;s where final expense insurance comes in.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get a clear picture of <\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/final-expense-insurance-4801018\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final expense policies<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after knowing about the average final expense cost and the ultimate coverage of your policy. Whether you\u2019re considering a policy for yourself or helping a loved one make decisions, this guide breaks it all down so it\u2019s easy to understand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4daa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d4daa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Final Expense Insurance?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-717e0f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"717e0f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes called burial insurance or <\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funeral insurance<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is a type of whole life insurance designed to cover the expenses that your loved ones will face when you pass away. Unlike traditional life insurance, final expense policies typically offer smaller death benefits, making them more affordable and easier to qualify for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance is especially popular with seniors who may not need a full life insurance policy but still want to ensure their bills are covered.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7611ca0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7611ca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why It Matters: Final Expenses Add Up Quickly\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80dfa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c80dfa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be surprised at how expensive it can be to cover end-of-life costs. The average cost of final expenses goes beyond the funeral itself. These can include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funeral service fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burial or cremation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headstone or urn<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal documentation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit card debt<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unpaid utility bills<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a basic funeral can leave your family with several thousand dollars in bills.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba356a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cba356a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-903\" alt=\"closeup shot entrepreneur working from home his personal finances savings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings.webp 2000w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/closeup-shot-entrepreneur-working-from-home-his-personal-finances-savings-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d24e609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d24e609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Average Funeral Cost in the U.S.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82d8171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82d8171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>So, what does a typical funeral cost in America today? As of recent data, \n<a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/nfda.org\/news\/media-center\/nfda-news-releases\/id\/8134\/2023-nfda-general-price-list-study-shows-inflation-increasing-faster-than-the-cost-of-a-funeral\">the average funeral cost<\/a>\nwith a burial is between $8,000 and $10,000, while a cremation typically costs $6,000 to $7,000. These numbers can fluctuate based on location, type of service, and personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a breakdown of typical funeral-related expenses:<\/p>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #095745; color: #ffffff;\">\n<td><b>Expense<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Basic service fee<\/td>\n<td>$2,000 \u2013 $2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transportation (hearse)<\/td>\n<td>$300 \u2013 $400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Embalming and preparation<\/td>\n<td>$500 \u2013 $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Viewing and ceremony<\/td>\n<td>$1,000 \u2013 $2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Casket<\/td>\n<td>$2,000 \u2013 $5,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Burial plot<\/td>\n<td>$1,000 \u2013 $4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Headstone<\/td>\n<td>$1,000 \u2013 $3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flowers and programs<\/td>\n<td>$200 \u2013 $500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy for these expenses to pile up. That\u2019s why final expense insurance exists: to help offset or completely cover these costs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f8783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75f8783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does Final Expense Insurance Cost Per Month?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2174fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2174fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer depends on your age, health, gender, tobacco use, and the amount of coverage you choose. In most cases, final expense insurance remains an affordable way to help cover funeral and end-of-life expenses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a68ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44a68ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Average Monthly Premiums for a $10,000 Policy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2899056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2899056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Age 50\u201355<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $30\u2013$50 per month<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age 60\u201365<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $40\u2013$70 per month<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age 70\u201375<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $60\u2013$100 per month<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age 80+:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $120\u2013$165+ per month<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some final expense policies offer guaranteed acceptance and <a href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/planning-and-preparation\/coverage-when-you-need-it-burial-insurance-with-no-waiting-period\/\">do not require a medical exam<\/a>. These plans can help individuals with health conditions qualify for coverage, but they often come with higher premiums and may include a waiting period before full benefits become available.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89e345b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89e345b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Final Expense Insurance Pays For\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-883641b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"883641b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you purchase final expense insurance, the death benefit is typically paid out to your beneficiary (often a spouse, child, or trusted family member). They can use the money however they choose, but it\u2019s usually intended to cover:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3296df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3296df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Funeral and Burial Costs\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d901c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d901c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned earlier, these are the biggest and most immediate expenses. A good policy ensures your family doesn\u2019t have to pay out of pocket or go into debt to give you a dignified farewell.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf56602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf56602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Medical Bills\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d54338 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d54338\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were hospitalized or receiving treatment before passing, final expense funds can help settle outstanding medical costs that insurance didn\u2019t cover.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7a3f7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7a3f7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> 3. Outstanding Debts\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70fbc10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70fbc10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes credit card balances, personal loans, or even unpaid rent or mortgage payments.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e875220 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e875220\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Legal and Administrative Fees\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7194665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7194665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your family might need to pay for death certificates, estate processing, or legal help. Final expense insurance can help cover these fees.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee09953 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee09953\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> 5. Travel and Lodging for Relatives\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7305c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7305c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If loved ones are flying in from other states or need accommodations for your service, they can use the policy to help with those costs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357a2b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"357a2b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Is Final Expense Insurance Worth It?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b04fd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b04fd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re wondering whether final expense insurance is a smart investment, consider these questions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have enough savings to cover a $10,000 to $15,000 funeral?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would your death leave loved ones with unpaid bills?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have peace of mind knowing your affairs are in order?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer is &#8220;no&#8221;, final expense insurance can be a practical and compassionate solution.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d53bda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d53bda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Choosing the Right Final Expense Policy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e01ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95e01ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compare Quotes\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484b160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"484b160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t settle for the first offer. Get multiple <\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/get-a-quote\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burial insurance quotes<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or talk to different insurance agents to find the best deal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-640e0c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"640e0c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Read the Fine Print\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b2b44c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b2b44c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you understand waiting periods, exclusions, and whether the policy is guaranteed issue or simplified issue.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a45b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30a45b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the Right Coverage Amount\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0858a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d0858a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take time to calculate the average cost of final expenses in your area. This can vary widely between urban and rural settings.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b548765 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b548765\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider Your Health\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f45d75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f45d75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some policies require medical underwriting, which can help you get a lower premium if you\u2019re in good health. Others offer guaranteed approval, which might cost more but offers accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81796b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d81796b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alternatives to Final Expense Insurance\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3af5db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3af5db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final expense insurance isn\u2019t your only option. Depending on your financial situation, you might also consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepaid funeral plans with a funeral home<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savings accounts earmarked for end-of-life costs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional whole life or term life insurance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans&#8217; burial benefits (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each <\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/opinions-and-comparisons\/trying-to-decide-final-expense-insurance-pros-and-cons-breakdown\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance plan has pros and cons<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it\u2019s worth exploring all options before choosing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed51be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eed51be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Give Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3349d55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3349d55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning ahead for your end-of-life expenses may not be a pleasant task, but it\u2019s a deeply responsible and loving one. By <\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/finalexpensequoter.com\/blog\/insurance-basics\/understanding-the-ins-and-outs-of-final-expense-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding the final expense insurance<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost and how it fits your budget, you can make sure your family isn\u2019t left scrambling to cover the average funeral cost or other expenses when the time comes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small policy can go a long way in giving everyone peace of mind. After all, your final legacy shouldn&#8217;t be a financial burden, it should be a thoughtful gift.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71798dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71798dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ's<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70367d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"70367d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-70367d4\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"70367d4\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-is-the-average-final-expense-cost-in-the-us\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1171\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What is the average final expense cost in the U.S.?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1171\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-is-the-average-final-expense-cost-in-the-us\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The average final expense cost typically ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, including funeral, burial, medical bills, and other end-of-life costs.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-does-final-expense-insurance-pay-for\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1172\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What does final expense insurance pay for?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1172\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-does-final-expense-insurance-pay-for\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final expense insurance covers funeral services, burial or cremation, medical bills, unpaid debts, and other related expenses.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-much-does-final-expense-insurance-cost-monthly\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1173\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How much does final expense insurance cost monthly?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1173\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-much-does-final-expense-insurance-cost-monthly\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Monthly premiums vary by age and health but generally range from $30 to $150 for policies offering $10,000 to $15,000 in coverage.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-can-i-estimate-my-final-expense-cost-accurately-\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1174\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How can I estimate my final expense cost accurately? <\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1174\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-estimate-my-final-expense-cost-accurately-\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can estimate your final expense costs by adding funeral expenses, medical bills, debts, and other end-of-life costs you want covered.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" 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