How Much Does Medicare Pay For Funeral Costs? 
Medicare does not pay anything for funeral costs . It is important to purchase a final expense policy , either through a private insurance agency -LRB- allowing the benefit to be paid to your beneficiary and the proceeds beyond the cost of your funeral can go to other uses -RRB- or with a funeral home . The benefit of life insurance is paid quickly and tax free , allowing your loved ones to grieve your loss rather than worry about how to pay for your funeral . 