Funeral Insurance NZ Helpline

Yes, for many people it is important to know that you would not have to continue paying premiums well in to your 80's or 90's at the time it is probably most unaffordable (but realistically at the very time it is most needed). When you complete our on-line enquiry form we will advise which insurers have an age cut off point.

One insurer who we often find is a very strong option has premiums that cease at age 85 and has cover free thereafter. This is available for anyone who ...

There are a number of insurers who sell funeral plans in New Zealand. This includes some niche insurers who specialise in the area of funeral cover and maybe not some of the other covers like Life Insurance, Health Insurance or Trauma Insurance. Typically though funeral insurance is available to those aged 30 to 85.

Insurers do have differing rules to each other, while one well regarded insurer allows cover from age 30 some other well known funeral plan insurance policies ar...

Funeral Insurance is designed to be paid out with 1-3 days after proof of the claim (death) has being received by the insurer. The very reason people buy this insurance is for the peace of mind knowing the money will be available to meet the costs of the funeral without any delay.

When purchasing funeral insurance you will nominate a beneficiary for the claim proceeds to be paid to. This is typically your spouse or one of your adult children, but can actually be anyone you t...

What is better, funeral insurance or life insurance once you get older? Is one easier than the other to apply for?, is anything else different?

If you are currently aged 60 plus, and uninsured, the thoughts of how your funeral costs may be met do come to mind occasionally even for those in good health. No-one wants to leave the responsibility for meeting their funeral costs to their dependants.

Funeral Insurance is the easiest of all insurances to apply for...

At the time you purchase a funeral cover plan you nominate the person who will make the claim on your behalf. This person can be any trusted relative or friend, and the good news is you can easily alter to another person if the circumstances arise.

Typically the beneficiary will be a spouse or for single or widowed people it usually one of the adult children. This person will then need to prepare any information the insurer might need following your passing. But it is all qu...