Burial insurance in Arizona (2026)

Reviewed by licensed insurance agents· Updated July 2026

Whole-life final expense coverage for Arizona seniors — no medical exam, rates locked in for life. Here's what Arizona seniors actually pay, from our own book of placed policies.

Quick answer

Across the 17 policies we've placed for Arizona seniors, the average premium is about $88/month (most choose $25,000 of coverage), and the typical buyer is age 67. A funeral in Arizona runs roughly $8,200. No medical exam, available to age 85.

What Arizona seniors really pay (our book)

Unique to us — figures from the burial insurance policies we've actually placed in Arizona, not generic estimates.

Our real Arizona data. Based on 17 burial insurance policies we've placed for Arizona seniors: the average Arizona policy runs $88/month, the typical buyer is age 67, and most choose $25,000 of coverage.

$88/mo average

The average monthly premium across our placed Arizona policies. Your rate depends on age, gender, health and coverage.

Age 67 typical

The median age of Arizona seniors we've helped — locking in while rates are lowest.

$25,000 most common

The coverage most Arizona buyers choose — enough for a funeral and final bills.

Burial insurance rates in Arizona by age (2026)

Real $10,000 whole-life monthly premiums, non-tobacco. Toggle gender and coverage.

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Your age	Monthly premium	Annual

Whole-life rates are set nationally — Arizona has no state surcharge for final expense. Locked in for life; tobacco users pay 30-50% more.

Best burial insurance companies for Arizona seniors

Carrier	Issue ages	Waiting period	Best for
Mutual of Omaha	to 85	Day one	Healthy seniors
Colonial Penn	to 85	2 yrs (GI)	Any health
Aetna / Accendo	to 89	Day one	Higher coverage
Gerber Life	to 80	2 yrs (GI)	Guaranteed accept

We compare A-rated carriers available in Arizona and match you to the best fit for your age and health.

Frequently asked questions

How much is burial insurance in Arizona?

Across our Arizona book the average is about $88/month (most at $25,000). By age for $10,000: about $27/mo at 60, $45 at 70 and $54 at 80 (female non-tobacco). No medical exam.

What's the most common plan Arizona seniors buy?

Most Arizona buyers choose $25,000 of whole-life coverage, at a median age of 67. It's enough to cover a funeral (about $8,200 in Arizona) plus final bills.

Is there a waiting period in Arizona?

Healthy Arizona applicants can get day-one coverage through simplified issue. Guaranteed-issue plans have a 2-year waiting period.

Does Arizona Medicaid pay for funerals?

No — Arizona Medicaid does not cover funeral costs, which is why many seniors buy a small final expense policy.

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About these figures: the premiums and averages shown are estimates based on our own placed-policy data (our internal systems) — not official carrier-published quotes. Your actual rate depends on age, gender, tobacco use, health and coverage amount, and is confirmed by the carrier at application.