Research report
7 June 2016
Funeral insurance
Overpriced and overhyped, funeral insurance may be the most expensive way to pay for your last hurrah.
Funeral insurance is sold as peace of mind your nearest and dearest won’t have to pick up the tab for your final farewell. Ads claim acceptance is “guaranteed”. You can sign up on the spot, no medical checks required.
Pulling the purse strings
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Losing out
Changing terms
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