Final expense whole life
Best for: Ages 50–85 who want the funeral and final bills covered
A permanent whole life policy with a smaller benefit — typically $5,000 to $25,000 — sized to cover a funeral, burial or cremation, and the bills that follow. Premiums are level and the policy does not expire as long as it is paid.
- Level premium that does not increase with age
- Benefit paid in cash to the beneficiary you name
- Underwritten from health questions, usually no medical exam