Many professional preplanners don't actually know their own products or how to set it up to benefit their clients the most. 99% of funeral directors don't know anything about it at all and just want everyone to do single pays.
When you talk to a funeral home, don't assume the guy you're talking to knows any more than you. Ask questions and you will probably figure out what's best before they do (I'm generalizing of course.)
Most funeral homes use Forethought Encore, Homesteaders, or Monumental for thier preplanning. Forethought and Homesteaders will have coverage available starting in 6-months regardless of health. Monumental never has coverage for anyone prior to the 2nd year anniversery.
$7,500 is a low quote these days for a funeral. I don't know why they would have just quoted a $5,000 policy.
This was no policy... it was a funeral contract/agreement. I didn't ask him about a "pre-plan". I guess I should have, but didn't have this good info from you at the time (this was about a year ago).