I'm in my 50s and thinking about prepaying my own funeral. Is it worth it?

Prepaying Your Own Funeral: Is It Worth It?

Considering prepaying your funeral in your 50s raises questions about its value.

A recent loss of a friend has prompted this consideration, highlighting the importance of planning for one's mortality and associated costs.

Financial experts suggest that planning for end-of-life expenses is as crucial as planning for significant life milestones, such as buying a first home, funding college education, or retirement.

Sometimes it takes a loss like this to make us face our own mortality — and the costs that come with it.

Prepaying funeral expenses can be a way to take control of these costs and ensure that loved ones are not burdened with them in the future.

Author's summary: Prepaying funeral expenses can be a wise financial decision.

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Kiplinger Kiplinger — 2025-10-15

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