What’s the Difference Between Final Expense Insurance and a Pre-Need Plan?
There are subtle differences between final expense insurance and pre-need plans. Both allow you to preplan your funeral using insurance. Final expense plans allows you the ability to appoint a beneficiary and use the proceeds to pay for items such as debt or medical bills outside of funeral expenses. Most final expense policies range from $5,000 to $40,000, depending on the individual. Pre-need insurance allow you to “lock-in” today’s prices for guaranteed funeral services when you die. You don’t have to worry about inflation or rising overhead costs if you prepay for these guaranteed services. Pre-need plans can be paid in one lump sum or in installments.