As an alternative, you might look into a pre-need trust, which offers some advantages over pre-need insurance, such as portability. But it has downsides, too: It's rarely used and is unfamiliar to ...

If you're trying to be financially responsible and have your fiscal ducks all in a row, it might seem sensible to sign up for "pre-need" funeral insurance to (eventually) cover the cost of your ...

Many people use funeral insurance as a way to ensure their funeral is paid for in advance. That way there is no financial burden on their families or beneficiaries. In 2014, the average cost of a ...