Burial Insurance

Amidst the trauma of losing a loved one, you are also hit with very expensive funeral and burial costs. Those who want to help ease the pain of their survivors in advance of The End...might purchase burial insurance.

Also known as final expense insurance to cover that big credit card bill you ran up on your last hurrah in Tahiti, burial insurance will cover all or part of your burial and funeral expenses.

Usually purchased by those in their golden years, the typical coverage ranges from $2,000 to $50,000 for those desiring an unusually large party. If you fear your family will take the insurance proceeds and skip town, you can assign the policy directly to the funeral home of your choice.

Crying at the funeral is, as always, optional.