Which Companies Offer Burial Insurance In Florida?

The state of Florida handles insurance regulations rather than the federal government. For that reason, burial insurance options in the USA vary by state.

Below is a table highlighting the best final expense insurance companies in Florida.

 

Insurer
Policy Details
Score
Prices
$2K-$50K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 45-85
Foresters Financial
$5K-$35K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 50-85
Foresters Financial
4.0/5
$2K-$25K
No waiting period
Applicant age 40-89
3.5/5
$5K-$50K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 50-80
3.25/5
Transamerica
$1K-$50K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 0-85
Transamerica
3.25/5
Americo
$2K-$40K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 40-85
Americo
3.25/5
$2K-$50K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 45-80
3.25/5
$5K-$100K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 18-80
3.0/5
Baltimore Life
$2.5K-$15K
No waiting period
Applicant age 45-89
Baltimore Life
2.75/5
American Amicable
$2.5K-$50K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 50-85
American Amicable
2.75/5
$3K-$20K in coverage
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 45-85
$5K-$100K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 18-85
2.5/5
Royal Neighbors of America
$5K-$40K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 50-85
Royal Neighbors of America
2.5/5
$15/mo-$35K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 0-85
$2K-$25K in coverage
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 45-85
2.5/5
Liberty Bankers Life
$3K-$40K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 18-80
Liberty Bankers Life
2.25/5
Fidelity Life
$5K-$35K in coverage
No waiting period
Applicant age 50-85
Fidelity Life
2.25/5
$5K-$25K in coverage
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 50-80
2.0/5
American Home Life
$2K-$25K
No waiting period
Applicant age 45-85
American Home Life
1.75/5
AAA
$3K-$25K in coverage
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 45-85
AAA
1.5/5
Guarantee Trust Life
$2K-$10K
Y1 refund of premiums,
Y2 50% payout,
Y3+ full benefits
Applicant age 40-90
Guarantee Trust Life
1.0/5
AIG
$5K-$25K in coverage
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 50-80
AIG
1.0/5
1-25 Units
2-Year Waiting Period
Applicant age 50-85
0.75/5

 

How Much Does Funeral Insurance In Florida Cost?

Burial insurance commonly costs $50-$100 per month for a $10,000 death benefit, depending on your exact age, gender, health, tobacco usage, state of residence, and how much coverage you buy.

Age$5,000$10,000$25,000
40$12$21$47
45$13$23$52
50$14$24$55
55$15$28$64
60$18$33$76
65$22$41$97
70$28$53$127
75$37$71$172
80$50$98$241
85$68$136$335
86$87$171$423
87$105$206$510
88$121$241$596
89$131$260$651
90$150$300N/A
Source for monthly prices: Choice Mutual quote calculator. Rates are calculated at a non-tobacco rating, rounded to the nearest dollar, and are valid as of 05/17/2025.
Age$5,000$10,000$25,000
40$14$25$57
45$15$27$63
50$17$31$71
55$20$36$84
60$23$43$103
65$29$54$130
70$37$70$169
75$50$97$238
80$69$135$332
85$95$178$440
86$120$236$585
87$140$277$686
88$160$317$788
89$181$357$888
90$177$354N/A
Source for monthly prices: Choice Mutual quote calculator. Rates are calculated at a non-tobacco rating, rounded to the nearest dollar, and are valid as of 01/15/2025.

 

How Does Final Expense Life Insurance Work?

Burial insurance for seniors is a type of whole life insurance meant to pay for your funeral expenses.

They don’t require medical exams, and the coverage options are often $50,000 or less.

Don't Forget
Burial insurance is frequently called final expense insurance or funeral insurance.

The policy’s payout is in cash (tax-free) to your beneficiaries, which they can spend without restrictions.

That means they can pay off funeral bills, medical bills, or financial debts. In addition, they get to keep any money not used for final expenses.

The premiums for a final expense policy will never increase, and the coverage lasts forever. Additionally, the death benefit is guaranteed never to decrease, and cash value will grow over time.

Some plans have health questions that can offer the benefit of immediate coverage.

With those, the insurer must pay the full death benefit even if you pass away right after the policy starts.

In contrast, plans without health questions and a guaranteed acceptance provision exist. However, those always include a two-year waiting period.

If you die during that time, they will only refund your premiums plus about 10% interest.

 

How Much Does A Funeral Cost In Florida?

Service TypeAverage Cost
Burial Service$8,023
Direct Burial (No Service)$5,200
Cremation Service$6,103
Direct Cremation (No Service)$1,691
Funeral with service data source: NFDA General Price List Study
Direct funeral data source: Funeralocity

The National Funeral Directors Association reports that in Florida, a traditional burial service typically costs $8,023. On the other hand, a cremation usually costs $6,103 for a cremation service.

However, you can save a tremendous amount of money based on your preferences. For example, if you opt for a direct burial (a funeral with no services), you can substantially reduce the cost of a funeral.

 

The Free Look Period In Florida & The FTC Funeral Rule

Florida state insurance law dictates that every policy includes a free-look provision of at least ten days. During that time, you can return your policy for any reason and receive a refund of any payments. That means you can rest easy knowing that if you chose the wrong company, were scammed in some way, or simply changed your mind, you can get a full refund.

Another helpful law to be cognizant of is the FTC’s Funeral Rule. It’s a federal law that applies to all states, mandating that all funeral homes furnish you with a written price list of all their goods and services. Additionally, it grants consumers the right to select and choose which products and services they want from a funeral home.

 

How To Buy Funeral Insurance In Florida

Buying burial insurance in Florida is no different from purchasing it in any other state. You either need to work with an agent who represents multiple companies or buy directly from an insurer.

There are pros and cons to each option, but generally speaking, the cheapest final expense policies are sold through licensed agents.

To get started, use this quote tool to compare policies from dozens of companies in Florida.

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Life Insurance Expert
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  • Nationally licensed life insurance agent with over 19 years of experience
  • Best selling Amazon author.

Jeff Root is a nationally licensed life insurance expert with over 19 years of experience. He has personally helped over 3000 clients with their life insurance needs. Jeff is a best-selling Amazon author and the managing partner of a highly successful insurance brokerage that manages over 2,500 licensed insurance agents across the USA. He has been a featured life insurance source for prestigious websites such as Forbes, Bloomberg, MarketWatch, Nerdwallet, and many more.

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David Duford
Life Insurance Expert
Editor
  • Nationally licensed life insurance agent with over 14 years of experience
  • Best selling Amazon author of five insurance sales books.

David Duford is a nationally licensed insurance expert with over 14 years of experience. He has personally helped more than 15,000 clients buy life insurance. David has been featured as an expert source for highly authoritative publications such as A.M. Best and Insurancenewsnet. He also runs one of the largest Youtube channels to help aspiring insurance agents serve their clients better.

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  1. state of Florida. https://www.iii.org/publications/commercial-insurance/how-it-functions/regulation
  2. free-look provision. https://life-insurance-law.com/life-insurance-laws-by-state/denied-or-delayed-florida-life-insurance/
  3. FTC's Funeral Rule. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising/funeral-rule
  4. NFDA General Price List Study. 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
  5. Funeralocity. https://www.funeralocity.com/average-funeral-price
  6. National Funeral Directors Association. 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
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  1. Data sourced from Choice Mutual quote calculator for a 65-year-old applicant who does not use tobacco. Data is valid as of 07/31/2025.
  2. Data sourced from Choice Mutual quote calculator using a 365-day rolling average (07/31/2024-07/31/2025).
  3. Data sourced from 2023 NFDA General Price List Study.