Straight Answers From Licensed Agents
Final Expense Insurance FAQs
The questions Arizona, California, Indiana, and Michigan families ask us most before they apply.
How much does final expense insurance cost for a 65 year old?
Most healthy 65-year-olds can secure $10,000–$15,000 of final expense whole life coverage for roughly the cost of a few restaurant meals per month. Exact premiums depend on your age, gender, state, tobacco use, coverage amount, and health answers. Because premiums are locked at your issue age and never increase, applying at 65 will always cost less than the identical policy at 66 — the two-minute survey above shows your personal rate.
Can I get burial insurance with no medical exam if I'm over 60?
Yes. The final expense plans we offer for ages 50–75 use simplified underwriting — a short set of health questions instead of a medical exam, bloodwork, or doctor's visit. Many applicants receive an approval decision the same day through our electronic application. Even with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a past heart event, coverage is often available.
What does final expense whole life insurance actually cover?
The policy pays a tax-free lump-sum cash benefit directly to your beneficiary. Families typically use it for funeral and burial or cremation costs, a headstone or memorial service, final medical and hospice bills, small remaining debts or credit cards, and travel for out-of-state family. There are no restrictions — your loved ones decide how the money is used.
How fast can I get final expense coverage in place if I apply online?
Faster than you'd expect. Our process is 100% electronic from application to policy delivery: complete the survey, finish the e-application with a licensed agent, e-sign from your phone or computer, and many carriers issue an approval the same day. Your official policy documents arrive by secure email — no waiting on postal mail, no in-home agent visit required.
Is final expense insurance worth it for seniors on a fixed income?
For most seniors, yes — it's specifically designed for fixed incomes. Coverage amounts of $5,000–$50,000 keep premiums modest and predictable: your payment is guaranteed never to increase and the coverage never expires as long as premiums are paid. Compare that to leaving a $9,000+ funeral bill to children who may be raising families of their own, and the small monthly premium is often the most loving line item in the budget.
What's the difference between final expense insurance and prepaid funeral plans?
A prepaid funeral plan locks your money into one specific funeral home and its contracted services — a problem if you move, the business closes, or prices change. Final expense whole life insurance pays cash to the person you choose, who can use it at any funeral home, in any state, for any need. See our full comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown against term life and guaranteed issue plans too.
Can I be turned down for final expense insurance because of my health?
Simplified-issue plans have some health questions, so certain serious conditions may affect eligibility or pricing — but because ASJ Insurance is an independent agency representing multiple top-rated carriers, a "no" from one carrier is rarely the end of the road. For significant health challenges, guaranteed issue whole life (no health questions, with a 2–3 year graded waiting period) remains an option. A licensed agent will tell you honestly which plan fits your situation.
Do you offer final expense insurance near me if I live outside Arizona?
If you live in Arizona, California, Indiana, or Michigan — yes. ASJ Insurance & Financial Services Inc. (Agency NPN 8514223) is licensed in all four states, and our fully electronic process gives you local-agency service no matter where in those states you live. You can verify our licensing anytime through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) or your state's Department of Insurance.
Will my premiums go up or my coverage go down as I get older?
No. That's the defining promise of whole life final expense coverage: once your policy is issued, the premium is contractually locked and the death benefit never decreases, regardless of age or future health changes. This is exactly why applying at your current age — before your next birthday — secures the lowest rate you'll ever be offered.
How do I verify ASJ Insurance is a legitimate licensed agency?
We encourage it. Look up Agency NPN 8514223 through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR), or verify our state licenses directly: Arizona License #1800003884 and California License #0F71906 through those states' Departments of Insurance, along with our Indiana and Michigan licenses. You can also call our Peoria, AZ office at 480-680-9215.