Burial & Funeral Cost Calculator
Estimate the average funeral and burial costs in your area, and find out how much burial insurance coverage you need to protect your family.
Why You Need Burial Insurance
The national average cost of a traditional funeral with burial is approximately $7,848, and costs are rising every year. Without burial insurance, your family would need to pay these expenses out of pocket during one of the most difficult times in their lives.
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What Burial Insurance Covers
- Funeral home service fees
- Casket or urn costs
- Embalming and preparation
- Burial plot and vault
- Headstone or grave marker
- Transportation and flowers
Burial Insurance vs. Final Expense Insurance
While often used interchangeably, burial insurance is a specific type of final expense insurance designed to cover end-of-life costs. Final expense insurance can also cover medical bills, outstanding debts, and other expenses beyond funeral costs.