Plan Comparison

Compare Burial Insurance Plans

We compare plans from multiple top-rated carriers to find the best coverage and rates for your specific situation.

Your Options

Three Types of Burial Insurance Plans

The right plan depends on your age, health, and budget. Here's how they compare.

Most Popular

Level Benefit

Best for Healthy Seniors

Coverage
$5,000 – $25,000
Monthly
$20 – $60
Ages
50 – 80
Waiting Period
None — immediate coverage

The best option for seniors in reasonably good health. Offers the lowest premiums and full coverage from the first day. Requires answering a short health questionnaire — no medical exam needed.

Full coverage from day one
Lowest available premiums
No medical exam required
Rates locked in for life
Cash value accumulates
No waiting period
Available with serious conditions
No health questions
Best for: Seniors in good to moderate health who want the best rates.
Good Option

Graded Benefit

For Moderate Health Conditions

Coverage
$5,000 – $20,000
Monthly
$35 – $90
Ages
50 – 80
Waiting Period
2-year graded period

Designed for seniors with moderate health conditions who don't qualify for level benefit plans. Pays a partial benefit in years 1–2 (typically 25–50%), then full benefit from year 3 onward.

No medical exam required
Rates locked in for life
Cash value accumulates
Available with some conditions
Full coverage from day one
Lowest available premiums
No waiting period
No health questions
Best for: Seniors with moderate health issues who want affordable coverage.
Always Accepted

Guaranteed Issue

Acceptance Guaranteed

Coverage
$5,000 – $15,000
Monthly
$50 – $150
Ages
50 – 85
Waiting Period
2-year waiting period

No health questions, no medical exam — everyone ages 50–85 is accepted. Premiums are higher and there is a 2-year waiting period, but this plan ensures coverage for those who can't qualify elsewhere.

No health questions asked
Acceptance guaranteed
No medical exam required
Rates locked in for life
Available with serious conditions
Full coverage from day one
Lowest available premiums
No waiting period
Best for: Seniors with serious health conditions who have been declined elsewhere.

How Much Coverage Do You Need?

Coverage Amount Guide

Choose a coverage amount that matches your expected funeral and end-of-life costs.

Coverage AmountBest ForEst. Monthly Cost*
$5,000Basic cremation coverage$20–$40/mo
$10,000Average cremation + services$35–$70/mo
$15,000Standard burial coverage$50–$100/mo
$20,000Full burial + extra expenses$65–$130/mo
$25,000Comprehensive coverage + buffer$80–$160/mo

*Estimated monthly premiums for a healthy 65-year-old. Actual rates vary by age, health, gender, and carrier.

Side-by-Side

Plan Comparison at a Glance

FeatureLevel BenefitGraded BenefitGuaranteed Issue
Health QuestionsYes (few)Yes (limited)None
Medical ExamNoNoNo
Waiting PeriodNone2 years2 years
Coverage Range$5K–$25K$5K–$20K$5K–$15K
PremiumsLowestModerateHighest
Best HealthGood–ModerateModerateAny
Day-1 Full CoverageYesNoNo
Cash ValueYesYesYes

We Compare Plans From Multiple Top-Rated Carriers

As an independent insurance agent, Joe Unger shops multiple A-rated insurance carriers on your behalf to find the plan that best fits your needs and budget.

Mutual of Omaha — burial insurance carrier
Transamerica — burial insurance carrier
Foresters Financial — burial insurance carrier
Aetna — burial insurance carrier
Gerber Life — burial insurance carrier
American Amicable — burial insurance carrier

Carrier availability varies by state. All logos are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Joe Unger

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Joe Unger is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in burial insurance and final expense life insurance for seniors ages 50–85. As an independent agent, Joe works on behalf of his clients — not the insurance companies — comparing plans from multiple A-rated carriers including Mutual of Omaha, Transamerica, Foresters Financial, Aetna, and Gerber Life to find the most affordable and appropriate coverage for each individual.

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