According to the comparateurassurance.be website,  almost 15% of citizens took out funeral expenses insurance in 2018. Although minimal compared to other countries such as the United Kingdom or the Netherlands where the percentage of the population having taken out this type of insurance exceeds 70 %, this figure is quite significant because it is directly linked to the increasing cost of funerals. Funeral expenses can easily reach 5,000 or even 7,000 euros. In addition to the cost of cremation or burial, additional expenses are to be expected. Among these, we find in particular the stay at the funeral home, the transport of the body, the taxes required by the municipality and the optional costs such as the mortuary toilet, the flowers, the announcements, etc. To anticipate their departure, the smartest take out insurance allowing them to pay the various costs beforehand. Their loved ones are thus relieved of the costs inherent in the funeral. Furthermore,  taking out such insurance allows them to have their last wishes respected. For more information on this subject, visit lecomparateurassurance.be or assurance.be .