How This Estimate Works
We Add Your Costs and Subtract Money Set Aside
We add the costs you entered plus any extra money you want to leave your family. Then we subtract the money you already have set aside.
The math: Total amount to cover minus money set aside equals the amount still needed. The result will never be less than $0.
This tool does not show an insurance price or quote. It does not decide whether you qualify for coverage.
What Costs Should You Include?
Funeral plans
Choose Burial, Cremation, or “I'm not sure yet.” The starting amounts can help you begin, but you can change them. Actual costs may be different.
Medical costs, bills, and other costs
Add any final medical or hospice costs, bills, and other costs you want to cover. Learn more about Final Expense costs and coverage amounts.
What money should you subtract?
Subtract only money you plan to use for these costs. Do not count emergency savings, retirement money, or money needed for something else.
Why You May Choose a Different Amount
Your estimate uses only the numbers you enter. Your actual options may depend on the policy, insurance company, and application review. Read about waiting periods and graded benefits before comparing plans.
Learn More Before You Choose
Explore the Final Expense guide hub, learn the difference between burial insurance and Final Expense insurance, or compare Final Expense and Whole Life insurance. For broader family protection planning, use the life insurance needs calculator. You can also return to all life insurance calculators or review Final Expense coverage options.
Common questions
Final Expense Coverage Estimator FAQs
It adds the costs you enter and subtracts money you already have set aside. The result shows the amount that may still be needed, with a minimum of $0.
No. It does not show an insurance price or quote, decide whether you qualify, choose a policy, or guarantee that coverage is available.
Subtract only savings, life insurance, or other money you plan to use for these costs. Do not count money needed for something else.