Insurance

What is funeral insurance?

Here's what you need to know about funeral insurance.

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How does Eirene makes applying for funeral insurance easier?

We want to ensure that every family can access simple, affordable funeral insurance policies.

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How do I apply?

The application process takes 15 minutes and can be done from the comfort of your own home.

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How much does funeral insurance cost me?

Funeral insurance is meant to be affordable for families.

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I already have life insurance. Do I need funeral insurance?

There's a few differences between life insurance and funeral insurance.

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Is this the same quality as what I’d receive going through the traditional process?

We've partnered with the leader in the funeral insurance to provide you the best product.

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How much funeral insurance coverage do I need?

Ultimately, your coverage will depend on your funeral wishes.

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What’s the difference between funeral insurance and final expense insurance?

Final expense insurance has a similar purpose to funeral insurance, but there's one major differentiating factor.

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Do I need to be thinking about paying for my funeral now?

It's important to make your wishes known to ensure peace-of-mind for your family.

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Do I need a medical exam to qualify for insurance?

A major benefit of funeral insurance is that it does not require a medical exam.

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What happens if I move?

Policies are transferable to any province or country.

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What happens if I change my mind after purchasing a policy?

You may cancel your insurance contract within 30 days.

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If I have questions about my funeral insurance contract, who can I contact?

The Eirene team is available to speak to you whenever you need it.

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How do I pay for funeral insurance?

There's flexibility in payments to ensure that all of our families can access coverage.

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What happens if I can no longer afford my premiums?

If your circumstances change, we are available to support you.

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Does my money earn interest?

Any interest earned that is used to cover funeral expenses is tax-free.

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How do I know my money is safe?

Rest assured, your hard-earned money is kept safe with Assurant.

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Can my premiums increase?

Your premiums will remain the same.

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Can my coverage decrease or be terminated?

Your coverage will not decrease or be terminated.

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What happens when I pass away?

Upon death, the process is simple and hands-off for your family.

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What’s involved in making a claim for funeral insurance?

The claim process is simple.

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What if I die before I’ve finished paying for my funeral insurance?

Rest assured, you're covered from day one.

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What happens if there is money left over after everything is paid for?

You can appoint a person to receive any leftover funds after your arrangement.

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What happens if I die away from home?

It can be quite costly if you die away from home. We offer add-on travel insurance to ensure you're covered.

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Are my benefits taxable?

Funeral insurance should have no tax consequences to you or your family.

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