Funeral and Burial Insurance

When considering funeral insurance, it's essential to understand the coverage. This guide aims to clarify the benefits and options available to you. The best funeral insurance offers financial support for end-of-life expenses. Help your loved ones find relief at a difficult time. Purchasing funeral insurance ensures that funds are available preventing your family from a financial hardship. Cover the costs of your funeral, burial and final expenses by planning ahead. Compared to traditional life insurance, funeral insurance often has simpler underwriting and guaranteed issue policies are available for individuals with health issues. There's nothing better than knowing you've got your affairs in order. Having your final expenses covered provides the peace of mind knowing your final wishes will be honored and your loved ones supported on your final journey.


Funeral Cost

The average funeral cost continues to rise, so it’s important to understand the elements contributing to the overall price. That way, you can manage funeral costs while designing the perfect tribute. We’ll help you understand what a typical funeral or cremation might cost and explore ways to have a meaningful service while staying within budget. With its focus on managing and understanding funeral costs, this section of the website provide carefully curated content. You’ll find comprehensive information on funeral expenses, cost-saving tips, and planning options to help you make informed decisions. Our cost calculator can help you estimate your funeral cost and the tips in this section can help you save money.


Celebration of LIfe

Four Funerals And No Wedding

By Guest Contributor Barry Slocombe The life of a funeral celebrant is rewarding. It can also be highly challenging. Earlier this year, Celebrant Barry Slocombe found out just how challenging. He decided to share his experience with us so that we could get a peek behind the curtain and see just what life is like […]


Focus on Funeral Insurance

May 2021 FUNERAL INSURANCE: PRENEED OR FINAL EXPENSE? What’s right for you? At Funeralwise, we’re all about planning. As we always say, the best time to plan a funeral is BEFORE you need it. Preplanning your funeral doesn’t have to cost you anything (see our Wise Planning System). Still, eventually, you’ll have to think about […]


Etiquette for Attending a Virtual Funeral

The etiquette for attending a virtual funeral or memorial service is not that much different from that for an in-person ceremony. The use of technology adds a few twists, but it is still a serious occasion where people gather together to support each other and begin the journey through grief. Of course, it never hurts […]


Having a Cheap Funeral

10 Tips For Having A Cheap Funeral

Lots of people look for ways to have a cheap funeral. It’s not that they don’t care about the funeral, they just can’t afford today’s funeral costs (see how much a funeral costs). Fortunately, with some pre-planning and a little creativity, you can have a nice end-of-life send-off without breaking the bank. In other words, […]


FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement Program

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement Program Update

Update: According to the FEMA website: “The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.“ If you need information about the FEMA reimbursement program, please get in touch with their office directly at […]


Our Annual Planning Tips

February 2021 WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? We’re fond of saying that the best time to plan a funeral is before you need it. That’s because when you plan for your end-of-life needs, you are likely to save money and, at the same time, give your loved ones the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly […]


Funeralwise Funeral Assistance Program

The Funeralwise Funeral Assistance Program (FAP) provides members of participating organizations access to individualized funeral and memorial planning assistance. The Funeralwise FAP is a unique benefit that can help you provide your members with peace of mind when it comes to end-of-life planning. The Funeralwise FAP is designed to enhance the benefits offered by all […]


Funeralwise and Agents: Working Together

Selling insurance has never been more competitive than it is now. You need an edge to stand-out from the competition. The Funeralwise Funeral Insurance Program can give you that edge and set you apart from other agents. Joining forces with Funeralwise enables you to offer a complete funeral and final expense planning solution. This provides […]


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