About 814,000 people in Louisiana are 65 or older. A $10,000 final expense policy is a common pick. In a published national sample, that costs $33 to $134 a month between ages 60 and 80.
Sample $10,000 rates by age
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | $24 | $31 |
| 55 | $28 | $36 |
| 60 | $33 | $43 |
| 65 | $41 | $54 |
| 70 | $53 | $70 |
| 75 | $71 | $97 |
| 80 | $98 | $134 |
| 85 | $136 | $193 |
National sample from Choice Mutual, Rates valid as of March 9, 2026. Not a Louisiana quote.
Louisiana rules
- Free look
- 10 days
- Grace period
- 30 days
- Guaranty protection
- $300,000
- Help line
- 1-800-259-5300Louisiana Department of Insurance
What a funeral costs
Nationally, the median funeral with viewing and burial was $8,300 in 2023. With cremation it was $6,280. Cemetery costs are extra. Add up your own.
Common questions
How much is final expense insurance in Louisiana?
It depends on your age, health and tobacco use. A published national sample puts a $10,000 policy at $41 a month for a 65 year old woman and $54 for a 65 year old man. Prices in Louisiana may differ.
Is burial insurance the same as final expense in Louisiana?
Yes. Burial insurance, final expense and senior life are names for the same kind of small whole life policy.
Source: FTC Funeral Rule · NFDA price study
Can I return a final expense policy in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana gives you at least 10 days to look it over and return it for a refund.
Source: Louisiana free look law
What if I am turned down for health reasons?
Guaranteed issue plans ask no health questions. They usually have a waiting period of about 2 years before the full benefit pays for a death from illness.
Sources
- Choice Mutual, $10,000 Life Insurance Rates
- 2023 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Inflation Increasing Faster than the Cost of a Funeral (NFDA)
- Census ACS 2024 1 year estimates, table based summary file
- Census QuickFacts Louisiana (ACS 2020-2024)
- NOLHGA: How You're Protected (coverage as of June 1, 2025)
- NOLHGA: Contact My Guaranty Association
- NOLHGA: Louisiana guaranty association law summary (La. R.S. 22:2083)
