Guides
Plain-language explainers on final expense insurance, funeral costs and planning ahead.
What is final expense insurance?
How final expense insurance works in Canada, who it suits, and the limits to know before you buy.
4 min readCOSTSWhat does a funeral cost in Canada?
What a funeral costs in Canada, what drives the price, and the CPP death benefit that can help.
4 min readINSURANCEHow to choose a final expense policy
Questions to ask and fine print to check before buying final expense insurance in Canada.
4 min readCOSTSCremation vs burial: how to decide
The practical, cost and personal differences between cremation and burial in Canada.
4 min readPLANNINGPrepaid funeral plans vs final expense insurance
How a prepaid funeral contract differs from a final expense insurance policy, and when each makes sense.
5 min readPLANNINGFinal expense planning for seniors
A practical guide for Canadians over 50 planning how end-of-life costs will be paid.
5 min readCOSTSThe CPP death benefit explained
Who can get the Canada Pension Plan death benefit, how much it is, and how to apply.
3 min readINSURANCEWaiting periods in final expense insurance
What a waiting period (or graded benefit) is, and how it affects what your beneficiary receives.
3 min readINSURANCENaming a beneficiary on life insurance
Why the beneficiary designation matters, common mistakes, and when to update it.
3 min readPLANNINGFuneral planning checklist
A step-by-step checklist for planning your own funeral in advance, or arranging one for a loved one.
4 min readPLANNINGTalking to your family about end-of-life plans
How to start the conversation about funeral wishes and money, and what to cover.
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