What Happens When The Cost of Funerals Increases? Funeral services, like everything else in life, continue to rise in cost over time. Will your life insurwnce plan be enough? Inflation affects groceries, utility bills, and yes, even funeral expenses. This means that the plan you set up years ago might not cover as much as you initially thought. Being prepared now can save your loved ones both stress and financial burden later. Why Planning Ahead Matters Even a small life insurance or final expense plan can make a huge difference. If you didn’t have anything in place, the responsibility for covering funeral costs would fall entirely on your family. They might have to dip into: Savings Retirement funds Other accounts that weren’t meant for this purpose By having some coverage, you lighten that load and give your family peace of mind. Options When Funeral Costs Rise The good news is you have options to adjust your plan as needed. 1. Increase Your Coverage If your budget allows,...
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