What Burial Insurance Options Are There For Disabled People?

The nature of your disability may affect your eligibility and price with some companies. However, most of the time it won’t.

There are two types of funeral life insurance:

  • Guaranteed acceptance: There are no health questions to answer, and you don’t have to undergo a medical exam. There will be a two-year waiting period. If you die during the waiting period, the insurer will only refund the premiums you’ve paid.
  • Simplified issue: There is no medical exam, but you must answer health questions. If you’re approved, there is no waiting period.

First, regardless of your disability, anyone can qualify for a guaranteed acceptance policy because there are no health questions to answer.

For a simplified issue policy that has no waiting period, nearly all people with disabilities will qualify for one. The key is to find whichever company(s) will accept the nature of your health issues.

Below are three reputable companies that welcome applicants with a wide range of disabilities.

 

3.5/5
Overall Score

Choice Mutual’s ratings are determined by a review formula that weights the following four factors to determine a score between 0 and 5:

FactorScore Value
Price of Coverage
40%
No-Waiting-Period CoverageNo Waiting Period
20%
Financial Strength
20%
NAIC Complaint Index
20%
Overall Maximum
100%

Our ratings are tested with scoring model 1.1, a review formula that ensures consistency and accuracy in our assessments.

3.5/5
  • $10K Policy Cost$47.60/month*
  • New Applicant Ages40-89
  • Death Benefit Options$2K-$25K
  • 2-Year Waiting PeriodNo
4.75/5
Overall Score

Choice Mutual’s ratings are determined by a review formula that weights the following four factors to determine a score between 0 and 5:

FactorScore Value
Price of Coverage
40%
No-Waiting-Period CoverageNo Waiting Period
20%
Financial Strength
20%
NAIC Complaint Index
20%
Overall Maximum
100%

Our ratings are tested with scoring model 1.1, a review formula that ensures consistency and accuracy in our assessments.

4.75/5
  • $10K Policy Cost$41.01/month*
  • New Applicant Ages45-85
  • Death Benefit Options$2,000-$50,000
  • 2-Year Waiting PeriodNo
2.75/5
Overall Score

Choice Mutual’s ratings are determined by a review formula that weights the following four factors to determine a score between 0 and 5:

FactorScore Value
Price of Coverage
40%
No-Waiting-Period CoverageNo Waiting Period
20%
Financial Strength
20%
NAIC Complaint Index
20%
Overall Maximum
100%

Our ratings are tested with scoring model 1.1, a review formula that ensures consistency and accuracy in our assessments.

2.75/5
  • $10K Policy Cost$48.00/month*
  • New Applicant Ages45-85 (varies by state)
  • Death Benefit Options$3,000-$20,000
  • 2-Year Waiting PeriodYes

 

Can You Pay For A Final Expense Policy With A Direct Express Card?

Yes, it is possible to pay for a final expense policy with a Direct Express card; however, very few companies will accept it.

The overwhelming majority of burial insurance companies will only allow policyholders to make monthly payments via an automatic deduction from a checking or savings account.

 

How Much Does Final Expense Insurance Cost?

Below are some sample burial insurance quotes that are achievable even for individuals with disabilities.

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Plenty of insurers will approve coverage for disabled applicants with no waiting period. However, it all depends on which specific disability you have, along with all your other pre-existing conditions.

Not all disabilities are treated equally. Now, most of them fall into a non-issue category where a company will not deny you or charge a higher price. However, some severe disabilities will definitely cause insurers to offer modified coverage at a higher price and likely with a two-year waiting period. Disorders of chromosomes, or if you use a wheelchair, are two common examples.

Our Insurance Review Methodology

Every company we review has an overall score that illustrates how well it stands out in the market relative to its competitors. These scores are not subjective. Instead, we utilize a defined 5-star scoring system that applies a weighted average of particular factors, all of which are outlined below and on our review methodology page.

We measure the price of a company’s most popular they promote relative to its competitors. The closeness of their cost to other companies determines the final score. Read a full breakdown of the price of coverage factor on our review methodology page.

This factor assesses whether a company offers immediate coverage and, if so, how difficult it is to qualify for it. Read a full breakdown of the no waiting period coverage factor on our review methodology page.

A company’s financial strength is based on its rating with A.M. Best. Read a full breakdown of the financial strength factor on our review methodology page.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ complaint index measures an insurer’s frequency of consumer complaints compared to the rest of the market. The score the insurer receives is based on how it stacks up to the median score of other insurers. Read a full breakdown of the NAIC complaint index factor on our review methodology page.

Why trust Choice Mutual?

When we review products, our findings are unbiased and free of any influence from partnerships or methods of compensation. All findings, good or bad, are solely the derivative of our objective analysis of any given product or company.

As noted on our review methodology page, our researchers evaluate the financial stability of the insurer, policy costs, product limitations, state availability, customer satisfaction, waiting periods (if applicable), and other relevant factors. We aggregate all this cumulative data to develop objective overall scores based on pre-defined weighted factors.

In addition, a qualified expert who is well-qualified to speak on the matter will provide opinion-based feedback about the company or product being reviewed.

For over a decade, Choice Mutual has been an insurance agency specializing in final expense life insurance. Our expertise in this type of insurance is well-documented in numerous authoritative publications, some of which are listed below:

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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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  • 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.

Jeff Root
Jeff Root
Life Insurance Expert
Editor
  • 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.

David Duford
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. wide range of disabilities. https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/about/index.html
  2. Direct Express card. https://www.usdirectexpress.com/
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