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Coverage for funeral and end-of-life costs

Final Expense Insurance

Final expense insurance covers the costs your family should not have to worry about. Funeral expenses, medical bills, and other end-of-life costs are handled so your loved ones can focus on healing.

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A Bill Your Family Should Not Receive at the Worst Time

Final expense insurance is a smaller life insurance policy, typically $5,000 to $50,000, designed specifically to cover funeral costs, medical bills, and other end-of-life expenses. The average traditional funeral with burial runs $7,000 to $12,000, and most families are not prepared for that bill at the time it lands. Funeral homes generally require payment before or at the time of service.

The average funeral costs $7,000 to $12,000. Final expense insurance makes sure your family is not handed that bill at the worst possible time.

Why It Matters

Final expense policies use simplified underwriting, so you may qualify even with health conditions that disqualify you from larger policies. Premiums are fixed for life. The death benefit goes to your beneficiary with no restrictions on use. We help you choose the right amount of coverage, compare options from multiple carriers, and confirm the policy fits the rest of your estate plan.

The average funeral costs $7,000 to $12,000, and most families are not prepared for that expense. Final expense insurance makes sure your family is not burdened with a bill at the worst possible time.

Who You Work With

Licensed, Credentialed, and on Your Side

Your plan is only as strong as the people behind it. The advisors below are the licensed agents and consultants who design, place, and service your coverage.

  • Chris Cohan, CEO | ChFC®, RMA®

    Chris Cohan

    CEO | ChFC®, RMA®

    ChFC® · RMA® · Series 6, 63, 65 · AZ Life & Health

    With over 25 years in financial services and deep Arizona roots, Chris takes a steady, thoughtful approach to wealth and estate planning. As a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®), he helps individuals and families build, protect, and transfer wealth through personalized strategies.

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  • Stephen Levin, Tucson Director of Risk Management | Senior Planning Consultant | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Stephen Levin

    Tucson Director of Risk Management | Senior Planning Consultant | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Licensed Insurance Agent

    Stephen brings a background in risk management to his role at RJP, where he helps Tucson-area families protect what they've worked so hard to build. Before transitioning into estate and insurance planning, he spent years in risk-management leadership, learning how to spot vulnerabilities and build strategies that hold up when it matters most.

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  • Chris Zajdzinski, Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Chris Zajdzinski

    Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary | Licensed Insurance Agent

    CLU · Series 6, 63, 65 · Fiduciary · AZ Life & Health

    With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Chris is dedicated to helping individuals and families make informed, confident decisions about their financial future. As a Wealth Management Advisor and Fiduciary, he works closely with clients to understand their concerns and offers guidance tailored to their unique needs and priorities. His experience includes retirement income planning, risk management, and estate and legacy planning.

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  • Ron Tallou, Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary

    Ron Tallou

    Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary

    Series 6, 63, 65 · Licensed Insurance Agent

    Born and raised in Michigan, Ron developed a strong work ethic and deep appreciation for community values early in life. These formative experiences ignited a lifelong passion for wealth management, ultimately shaping his career in finance.

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  • Thomas Fryar, Senior Planning Consultant | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Thomas Fryar

    Senior Planning Consultant | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Licensed Insurance Agent

    As a financial services professional since 1978, Thomas has developed risk-managed retirement income and estate-transfer strategies that help clients protect lifetime cash flow, provide for surviving spouses or special-needs family members, and pass wealth efficiently across generations. His four decades in life insurance and planning inform a disciplined, education-driven approach to protecting family assets.

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  • Dimitri Redwood, Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Dimitri Redwood

    Wealth Management Advisor, Fiduciary | Licensed Insurance Agent

    Series 7 · Series 6 · Series 63 · Series 65 · Fiduciary · Licensed Insurance Agent

    Dimitri works with Tucson-area families on the financial side of estate planning, helping clients think through how to protect what they've built and pass it on the way they want. With six years of experience as an advisor, including time at an investment firm, he brings a practical perspective to every conversation. He takes time to listen first, then walks each family through their options in plain language so they can make decisions with confidence.

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Client Testimonials

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Joseph Miller

Dimitri was very professional, despite the lack of knowledge on our part. Thank you all who were involved in achieving the will and trust. Joseph and Lavina Miller

Scottsdale Office
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Alexa Rodriguez

Great experience, they are very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely recommend!!

Tucson Office
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Rodney Jones

Brian was a great guide in this process. Thank you for your service.

Scottsdale Office
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Kevin Witherspoon

Ron walked us through the process step-by-step. The experience was good.

Scottsdale Office
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John A

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They talk you through the process step by step. You always know what to expect for the next phase in your trust planning. Brian and Ron were outstanding.

Scottsdale Office
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Sandra Ortiz

The staff at RJP Estate planning were awesome! My husband and I had been putting off this step in our lives thinking it was going to be complicated but, It was so easy and quick. Everything was exp...

Tucson Office
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Bonnie Titre

Very professional and couteous

Tucson Office
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marcy ortiz

Big help in getting me started with my dad's living will after his sudden death. They covered all the essentials with dad so I haven't had any issues with the estate. Thank You

Tucson Office
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Ted Pahle

I attended the RJP sponsored lunch for a presentation on Estate Planning that was critical for me at this time in my life after recently losing my wife. Now it was critical for me to find a reliable,...

Scottsdale Office
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jeff stern

The seminar was excellent and direct to the point. Also the atmosphere and food was excellent. Thank you so much!

Scottsdale Office
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Michael Kingman

Tucson Office
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Lena Fetters

Great class, went over details with easy understanding, great knowledge .. looking forward to learning more for my personal family help!

Scottsdale Office
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