A Florida final expense policy ensures that when you die, all your end-of-life expenses are taken care of so you don’t financially burden your family.

Learn which companies offer the best plans in Florida, how these plans work, see sample prices, and how much a funeral might cost.

 

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 lower than traditional life insurance plans.

Often, they are $50,000 in coverage or less.

Tip:
Burial insurance is frequently called final expense insurance or funeral insurance. There’s no difference between any of these labels.

The policy’s payout is cash (tax-free) to your beneficiaries which they can spend with no 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 your final expenses.

The premiums on a final expense policy will never increase and never expire. Also, the coverage 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, there are plans without health questions and a guaranteed acceptance provision. 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 Funeral Insurance In Florida Cost?

For a $10,000 burial insurance policy, most people can expect to pay about $50-$100 per month.

However, it’s important to understand that your exact age, gender, health, tobacco usage, state of residence, and the amount of death benefit coverage calculate rates.

That said, the table below shows some sample funeral insurance quotes. All prices shown are monthly premiums.

 

AgeFemale
$10,000
Simplified Issue
(Monthly Rates)
Female
$10,000
Guaranteed Acceptance
(Monthly Rates)
Male
$10,000
Simplified Issue
(Monthly Rates)
Male
$10,000
Guaranteed Acceptance
(Monthly Rates)
45$22$28$27$33
50$24$30$30$36
55$27$38$35$45
60$32$42$43$55
65$41$51$54$66
70$51$69$70$89
75$71$98$99$121
80$98$140$139$166
85$135$170$192$230

 

Best Final Expense Life Insurance Companies 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.

 

Insurance CompanyCoverage & New
Applicant Age Limits
Policy Type, Length
& Product name
Mutual of Omaha company logoCoverage:
$2,000-$40,000
Age Range:
45-85
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Living Promise"- Level
(no waiting period)
Aetna company logoCoverage:
$2,000-$50,000
Age Range:
40-89
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Accendo"- Preferred
(no waiting period)
Foresters Financial company logoCoverage:
$5,000-$35,000
Age Range:
50-85
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"PlanRight"- Preferred
(no waiting period)
Transamerica company logoCoverage:
$1,000-$50,000
Age Range:
45-85
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Immediate Solution"- Preferred
(no waiting period)
Prosperity Life Group company logoCoverage:
$1,500-$35,000
Age Range:
50-80
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"New Vista"- Level
(no waiting period)
AIG company logoCoverage:
$5,000-$25,000
Age Range:
50-80
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Guaranteed Acceptance"
(2 Yr waiting period)
Americo company logoCoverage:
$5,000-$40,000
Age Range:
50-85
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Eagle Premier"- Level
(no waiting period)
Liberty Bankers Life company logoCoverage:
$3,000-$40,000
Age Range:
50-80
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"SIMPL"- Preferred
(no waiting period)
Gerber Life company logoCoverage:
$5,000-$25,000
Age Range:
50-80
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Guaranteed Acceptance"
(2 Yr waiting period)
American Amicable company logoCoverage:
$2,500-$50,000
Age Range:
50-85
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Senior Choice"- Immediate
(no waiting period)
Baltimore Life company logoCoverage:
$2,500-$25,000
Age Range:
50-80
Whole Life Insurance
Lasts forever once issued
"Silver Guard I"
(no waiting period)

 

How Much Does A Funeral Cost In Florida?

The National Funeral Directors Association says that the average traditional funeral costs about $10,000, including a vault and viewing.

They also claim that cremations cost about $7,000.

However, most consumers don’t realize that they can save a considerable amount by opting for a direct burial or cremation.

Those have no memorial services and are quite inexpensive.

Below is a breakdown of funeral costs in Florida:

  • Traditional burial service with a viewing: $7,800
  • Direct burial: $3,994
  • Cremation service with a viewing: $7,070
  • Direct cremation: $1,683

 

Know Your Rights

Florida state insurance law dictates that every policy includes a free-look provision of at least ten days.

During this time, you can refuse your policy for any reason and get a refund of any payments.

If you change your mind or discover that you chose the wrong company, you can get out of your policy and be entitled to a full refund.

 

How Choice Mutual Can Help

Choice Mutual is an independent broker (agency) that partners with nearly 20 burial insurance companies.

Our objective with each customer is to shop and compare plans to find the lowest price.

The customer is our focus-not the insurance companies.

Our advisory services are free, and the insurance policy doesn’t cost more because we helped you.

So call us at 1-800-644-2926 if you want to work with an agency that specializes in final expense insurance and will find you the best deal.

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