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Reality check: many families face hardship within months after losing an earner. Plan now. ⏳ #northstarinsurance #finalfacts
September 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Disclosures first: embalming can’t be required without proper disclosures. 🧪
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September 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Clarity: Medicare coverage ends at death; funerals aren’t covered. 🧾
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September 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Cost saver: direct cremation can be much less than a full service. 🔍
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September 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Costs vary widely by location; national medians are just a guide. 🗺️
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August 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Top reason to own life insurance: covering final expenses. Simple and practical. ✅
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August 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Scale check: SSA paid roughly $215M in $255 death benefits in 2023. 💵
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August 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Looking ahead: cremation may outpace burial 6:1 by 2045. 🔮
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August 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Ask and receive: funeral homes must share price info in person or by phone. ☎️
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July 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Price myth: consumers often overestimate life insurance costs and delay buying. 🧠
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July 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Industry lens: funeral service revenue projected to grow ~2.3% annually. 📈
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July 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Eligible veterans’ families may receive a $978 plot allowance. 🇺🇸
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July 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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No forced bundles: pick what you want and decline the rest. 👍
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July 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Know before you look: you’re entitled to a casket price list up front. 🗒️
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June 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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What’s in the median? Services like embalming, hearse and memorial package are included. 🧰 #northstarinsurance #finalfacts
June 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Heads up: NFDA median funeral costs don’t include cemetery or monument fees. 💬
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June 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Momentum: nearly 4 in 10 women said they planned to buy coverage in 2024. 📣
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June 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Timing matters: apply for the SSA $255 death benefit within two years. ⏱️
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May 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Quick reminder: Medicare Part A/B doesn’t cover funerals. Plan for the gap. 🧠
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May 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Historic shift: cremation projected 63.4% in 2025, per NFDA. ⚱️
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May 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Get it in writing: an itemized statement is required before you pay. 🧾
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May 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Coverage gap ≈ 102 million adults in 2024. That’s a lot of families at risk. 📉
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May 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Long‑term trend: cremation could reach 82.3% by 2045. 🔭
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April 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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You choose, not the package. The Funeral Rule protects your right to pick services à la carte.✅
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April 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Cremation services climbed 8.1% in two years to $6,280. Plan accordingly. 🧾
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April 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM