What is final expense insurance?

Sometimes referred to as “burial insurance” or “funeral insurance,” final expense insurance is a type of whole life insurance available in smaller face amounts that's intended to help ease the financial burden of end-of-life costs. Typically, final expense life insurance is designed to be easier to qualify for than other types of life insurance, with premiums to fit most any budget. A medical exam is not required for simplified issue coverage like final expense, which may make it a good option for those with pre-existing conditions who aren't able to qualify for other types of life insurance. 

Get covered in 10 minutes

Avoid the hassle of medical exams, additional appointments, or invasive tests.

Focus on what matters most

You get an array of benefits beyond the peace of mind of knowing you've planned for funeral costs, including:

  • A policy that won't cancel as long as you pay your premiums
  • A tax-free death benefit
  • The flexibility to use that death benefit on a loved one's debt, medical bills, or other needs
  • Digital tools to easily manage your policy online

Concierge Planning RiderSM

Take advantage of the policy's funeral planning resources from Everest Funeral Concierge,* available at no additional premium cost, including:

  • Expert, online assistance with legal documents so you can put your wishes in writing
  • Help selecting a funeral home based on what you want
  • The secure storage of personal information

Compare our burial insurance options

Find the final expense life insurance option that best fits your needs.

TRANSAMERICA FE EXPRESS SOLUTION

Our new solution offers permanent life insurance featuring a streamlined, fully integrated, all-digital experience with 100% instant decisions and electronic policy delivery in as fast as 10 minutes.

Application Format

Digital application (paper applications not available)

Policy Delivery

Digital policy as soon as 10 minutes

 

 

Issue Ages

18–85

Minimum Face Amount

$5,000

Maximum Face Amount

Ages 18–75: $50,000

Ages 76–85: $25,000

 

Riders
  • Concierge Planning Rider
  • Accelerated Death Benefit Rider
  • Accelerated Death Benefit Rider with Nursing Home Benefit

     

TRANSAMERICA FINAL EXPENSE IMMEDIATE SOLUTIONSM

Offers a straightforward policy for covering funeral costs and other end of life expenses, featuring a digital application with no medical exams.

Application Format

Digital or paper applications

Policy Delivery

Digitally enabled underwriting with real-time decisions (most cases). Some may be referred to an underwriter.

Issue Ages

0–85

Minimum Face Amount

$1,000

Maximum Face Amount

Ages 0–55: $50,000 Ages 66–75: $30,000

Ages 56–65: $40,000 Ages 76–85: $25,000

Riders
  • Accelerated Death Benefit Rider
  • Accelerated Death Benefit Rider with Nursing Home Benefit
  • Children’s and Grandchildren’s Benefit Rider
  • Accidental Death Benefit Rider