Burial Insurance vs. Cremation Insurance: What’s the Difference?
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There’s no real difference — "cremation insurance" isn’t a distinct product; it’s simply burial insurance being marketed toward people planning cremation instead of a traditional burial.
Many people researching this also ask about cremation costs compared to burial.
Because the death benefit is paid as unrestricted cash to your beneficiary, it can be used for a cremation and small memorial service just as easily as a traditional burial — there’s no need to buy a specially labeled "cremation policy."
Since cremation is generally less expensive than traditional burial, some people choose a smaller coverage amount if cremation is their plan, while others keep a larger policy to also help with other final bills.
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