Losing a loved one is an extremely difficult experience. Picking up the pieces while dealing with the accompanying emotions can be stressful. There are also many expenses associated with death that can, on average, exceed $8,000.

Without a final expense life insurance policy, most families have a hard time coming up with these funds quickly. Final expense life insurance can save families from having to withdraw from their savings or sell precious assets to come up with the necessary funds required to bury a loved one.

Sample Costs:

• Casket and Vault: $3,693
• Basic Services Fee: $1,975
• Facilities Charge: $895
• Embalming: $695
• Preparation of Body: $225
• Service Car/Van: $130
• Hearse: $295
• Transfer of Deceased: $285
• Memorial Service: $150

Total Average Expenses: $8,343

*2012 nfda.org Statistics