Funeral Insurance Australia
A significant and increasing number of Australians are being left with no choice but to farewell their relatives off with in unmarked pauper graves.
Funeral directors have reported a 400% increase in the number of families unable to afford the cost of even a modest funeral for their loved ones. As a result there has been a marked increase in the numbers of unmarked pauper graves.
Often its pensioners that died penniless after consuming all of their savings in retirement homes, and simply have nothing left.
It seems the economic crisis may even be bitting the dead.
The NSW Coroner has recently disclosed evidence that shows families are in some cases opting for "destitute funeral" as they cannot afford the burial costs as a result of financial hardship.
The government does step-in in some cases to take on the responsibility on behalf of families. However this means that deceased remains are buried in graves that hold up to 6 cardboard coffins stacked vertically according to a funeral directors report. Something that often distresses families that are left with little option.
As the hard economic times continue a spokesman from the NSW coroners offices expects the trend to continue. Graves "are dug deep" to allow for vertical stacking as space and cost are at a premium.
Unfortunately there are many sad stories out there of families that have had unexpected hardship thrust on them by funeral costs they hadn’t catered for. The cost of burial or cremation can be upwards of $10,000 - $15,000 and they is not a lot of time to come up with the money.
In many cases pensioners have consumed their limited resources on the cost of medical treatment or nursing home expenses, and there is nothing left to cover funeral costs. The expense fall to the family to pay or if they are unable the government. When the government pays its nothing special – an unmarked pauper grave awaits.
Funeral Insurance may be the solution to this undesirable outcome. Protecting your family from unexpected financial hardship is a considerate planning move. Funeral insurance options are available from as little as 38c per day and ensure you don’t leave a nasty surprise for your family.
