Loans, credit card debt, estate costs, the funeral... most people leave behind unpaid expenses when they die, expenses that, if left unattended, burden their families tremendously. Final expense coverage is life insurance that pays off these debts, ensuring that everything will be taken care of if you pass.

Final expense needs are usually covered with a whole life insurance policy. The benefits of whole life insurance include a guaranteed level premium that can never be increased, guaranteed cash value and a guaranteed death benefit that can never be decreased. The cost of final expense coverage is very affordable, even if you have some health problems. The application process is quick and easy. You can apply for final expense insurance coverage without having to undergo any medical examination - you simply answer the questions on the application.

The average funeral costs between $10,000 and $30,000. That, in addition to existing personal debts, legal and medical bills, can quickly break the bank. Ask yourself, "If I died tomorrow, could my family afford my expenses?"

If the answer is no, then final expense insurance is essential. With a final expense policy in place, you can rest assured, knowing that your debts will never add to your family's grief. Everything, from the cost of burial to hospital bills and probate attorney fees, will be paid for. It's not just the responsible thing to do, but it's a final gift to your loved ones in their time of need.