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What Is the Best Age to Buy Burial Insurance?

The best time is almost always now — here’s why.

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Quick Answer

There’s no single "best" age, but the earlier you apply — while you’re younger and healthier — the lower your locked-in monthly premium will be for the rest of your life.

Many people researching this also ask about how age affects your monthly premium.

Burial insurance premiums are based heavily on your age at the time you apply, so waiting even a few years can mean paying a noticeably higher rate for the exact same coverage amount. Many people first look into burial insurance in their 50s and 60s while planning for retirement, but coverage remains available well into your 80s.

If you’re still in reasonably good health, applying sooner may also qualify you for simplified issue coverage with full benefits from day one, rather than a guaranteed issue policy with a graded death benefit period.

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