Over the last 30 years, funeral expenses have risen more than 225% according to the Consumer Price Index. Statistics from The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) show that families paid an average of close to $8,000 for burial with viewing. And that amount/figure does not include the cost of a vault, headstone or the cost of opening or closing  the ground, which can easily add thousands to your bill. And, if you hoped to escape these costs by choosing a cremation with viewing, you may not be saving much, as cremation with viewing costs around $6,000.

One current projection says the average cost of funerals will rise to $17,528 by 2030. Facing these expenses, some families may choose to take on debt in the form of loans or money borrowed from friends. Making financial decisions is not what loved ones need during a difficult time. Instead, they need space for grieving and time to heal. Coordinating arrangements with final expense insurance makes it easy for your family to access the funds they need.