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Yourself, a parent, spouse, or another loved one. We start with the person, not the policy.

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No medical exam is typically required, but health questions and eligibility rules may apply.

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A licensed representative can explain available options, costs, and policy terms in plain language.

Start With the Farewell You Want to Plan For

Martin’s planning approach starts with a simple question: would your family likely choose a traditional burial or cremation? From there, you can estimate the level of protection that may make sense.

1. Traditional Burial

A traditional burial usually involves two separate cost categories: funeral home services and cemetery expenses. The funeral home handles the service, preparation, transportation, and related arrangements. Cemetery costs are separate and depend on the cemetery, plot, labor, and marker choices.

2. Cremation

Cremation costs depend on whether the family chooses direct cremation, a memorial service without the body present, or a traditional service with cremation as the final disposition. If ashes are buried or placed at a cemetery, that may add separate cemetery costs.

Essential, Traditional, and Legacy Planning Levels

These are planning examples for funeral home expenses only. They are not insurance product tiers, quotes, or guarantees.

Good planning level

Foundation Planning

Approx. $8,500
  • 20-gauge steel casket or pine casket
  • Concrete grave liner with drain holes
  • Casket coach, clergy coach, and flower car
  • Casket spray and lid piece
Better planning level

Traditional Planning

Approx. $10,500
  • 18-gauge steel casket or oak casket
  • Concrete top-seal vault with plastic liner or steel air seal
  • Casket coach, clergy coach, and flower car
  • Casket spray and lid piece
Best planning level

Legacy Planning

Approx. $13,500
  • 16-gauge steel, stainless steel, copper, cherry, oak, maple, or walnut casket
  • Concrete top-seal vault with stainless steel liner or galvanized steel air seal
  • Casket coach, clergy coach, limousine, and flower car
  • Casket spray, family piece, and lid piece

What Funeral Home Charges Commonly Include

These planning examples may include basic services of the funeral director and staff, facilities and staff for visitation or ceremony, transfer of remains, embalming and sanitation, dressing and casketing, printed memorial materials, death certificate assistance, obituary notices, and church or clergy stipend.

Cemetery Costs Are Separate

Cemetery expenses are separate from funeral home charges. In Martin’s current planning guidance, local cemetery costs may range from approximately $6,000 to $10,000, depending on public or private cemetery, availability, plot location, opening and closing fees, labor, weekday or weekend service, and gravestone or marker selection.


Three Common Cremation Service Levels

Cremation can be simple or ceremonial. The right choice depends on how your family wants to gather, remember, and honor your life.

Good planning level

Direct Cremation

Approx. $3,500
  • Direct cremation, including removal and shelter of remains
  • Transportation to crematory
  • Necessary authorizations
  • Alternative container for cremation
Better planning level

Memorial Service Cremation

Approx. $6,000
  • Direct cremation, including removal and shelter of remains
  • Transportation to crematory
  • Necessary authorizations and alternative container
  • Memorial visitation and funeral service without the body present
Best planning level

Traditional Service With Cremation

Approx. $10,000
  • Traditional funeral with cremation as final disposition
  • Memorial visitation and funeral service with the body present
  • Transportation to crematory
  • Necessary authorizations and alternative container

If Ashes Are Buried or Placed at a Cemetery

If the family chooses to bury ashes or place them at a local cemetery, Martin’s current planning guidance estimates an additional $2,000 to $5,000, depending on cemetery policies, plot or niche selection, opening and closing fees, and marker choices.

How This Helps You Choose a Protection Amount

First, decide the type of funeral or memorial your family would likely prefer. Second, choose the service quality level that feels appropriate. Third, add cemetery or ash-placement costs if applicable. That gives you a starting point for the amount of final expense life insurance protection to review with a licensed representative.

Your premium is determined by several factors, including your age, answers to health questions, protection amount, selected product, state of residence, and tobacco use. There is no single average premium that applies to everyone. A licensed representative can provide a personalized quote based on your information.

Planning note: Cost figures are Martin Eichhorn’s current planning estimates for educational discussion and may vary by provider, location, date, and selected services. These figures are not quotes, guarantees, or insurance product tiers. Life insurance eligibility, coverage amounts, and premiums are subject to application, health questions, state availability, product selected, and carrier approval. Verify current pricing with your chosen funeral home and cemetery.

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Final expense planning should feel respectful, practical, and easy to understand. Martin's team focuses on education first, then walks through available options only when you're ready.

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