{"id":10370,"date":"2025-06-14T09:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T01:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=10370"},"modified":"2025-06-14T09:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T01:33:43","slug":"singlife-philippines-launches-protect-from-funeral-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/singlife-philippines-launches-protect-from-funeral-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Singlife Philippines launches &#8216;Protect from Funeral Costs&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In Filipino culture, being present is everything. Whether it\u2019s for birthdays, emergencies, or moments of grief\u2014showing up is how we show love. But what if you couldn\u2019t be there when it matters most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Protect from Funeral Costs, the latest offering in the Singlife Plan &amp; Protect App, Singlife Philippines makes it possible to do one last act of love\u2014to show up for those that matter most, even when you no longer can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This whole life insurance product offers a lump sum benefit of up to \u20b1500,000, which can help families cover funeral arrangements or other end-of-life expenses, giving peace of mind to both policyholders and their loved ones. Fully accessible through Singlife\u2019s all-digital mobile platform, this solution empowers every Filipino to prepare responsibly, protect those they love, and continue showing up\u2014even in their absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLosing someone you love is already one of life\u2019s most difficult moments, and having to rely on&nbsp;<em>\u2018abuloy\u2019&nbsp;<\/em>or having to pass the hat just to pay for funeral costs makes it even harder,\u201d said Lester Cruz, Chief Executive Officer of Singlife Philippines. \u201cProtect from Funeral Costs allows you to prepare in advance and leave behind a final act of love, one that ensures your family can grieve without financial worry. It\u2019s part of our mission at Singlife: to empower every Filipino toward financial independence\u2014in life, and beyond it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growing Suite of Protection in the Singlife Plan &amp; Protect App<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect from Funeral Costs joins Singlife\u2019s best-in-class suite of affordable, mobile-first insurance and investment solutions. These include life insurance, medical cost protection, and investment-linked plans\u2014all designed to put financial control directly in the hands of customers. Like booking a flight or managing a savings account, buying funeral protection can now be done anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With funeral expenses in the Philippines typically exceeding \u20b1200,000, Singlife\u2019s latest product provides straightforward, flexible coverage in the face of a very real financial risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Protection You Leave Behind<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect from Funeral Costs provides a lump sum cash benefit that gives your family the flexibility to honor your final wishes in their own way. Whether it\u2019s for a modest ceremony or a more elaborate farewell, your loved ones can decide how to use the money without being locked into a fixed package from a funeral service provider. The product was designed with key features to give customers a convenient and easy way to plan for their funeral expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Customizable and affordable protection<\/strong>: You can choose coverage from \u20b1100,000 to \u20b1500,000. Premiums are pocket-friendly, starting at just \u20b1447 per month, with payment terms of just 5 or 10 years\u2014and your coverage lasts until age 120.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Built-in Financial Needs Analysis:&nbsp;<\/strong>Not sure how much coverage you need? This feature helps you estimate how much your family may need based on your preferred funeral type, casket, memorial lot, number of viewing days, and expected guests. Since most people don\u2019t realize how much a funeral can cost, this unique tool empowers you to plan ahead and ensure your family won\u2019t be caught off guard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Yearly coverage boost*<\/strong>: Keep your policy active and enjoy additional coverage* each year at no extra cost, helping you stay ahead of inflation and rising funeral expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Spouse and child coverage<\/strong>: Extend protection to your spouse or life partner under one plan. Starting from the second policy year, you also have the option to enroll your child for coverage at no extra cost\u2014no need to buy a separate policy for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Waiver of premiums due to disability<\/strong>: If you become permanently disabled during your premium payment period, you won\u2019t have to worry about future payments\u2014your premium payments will be waived but your coverage will remain active and in force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Cash value and loan access<\/strong>: Over time, your policy builds cash value, which you can borrow from starting in the fourth year\u2014giving you extra financial flexibility when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Immediate cash assistance<\/strong>: Your beneficiaries will receive 10% of the cash benefit in advance upon submission of the policyholder\u2019s death certificate and beneficiary\u2019s identity verification. This helps cover urgent funeral expenses while the remaining amount is released upon claim approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Coverage boosts come from non-guaranteed dividends, and their performance depends on market conditions.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Final Act of Protection. A Lifetime of Love.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a country where insurance penetration remains below 2%, Singlife Philippines is challenging the status quo by offering simple, relevant solutions that meet Filipinos where they are\u2014on their phones, and in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Protect from Funeral Costs, the company transforms what used to be a taboo topic into a powerful expression of love and foresight. Because even if you can\u2019t be there, your protection still can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect from Funeral Costs is now available exclusively in the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/singlifephapp.onelink.me\/C9Va\/j0l90rii\">Singlife Plan &amp; Protect App<\/a>, downloadable on the App Store and Google Play. Check how much coverage you need using the financial analysis tool and get an instant \u20b1300 in Singlife Credits\u2014free\u2014to help jumpstart your journey to financial independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because love doesn\u2019t stop\u2014even when life does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Click<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/singlife.com.ph\/protect\/protect-from-funeral-costs\/?utm_source=Newspaper&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=PFFC+PR&amp;utm_id=PR+Article\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/singlife.com.ph\/protect\/protect-from-funeral-costs\/?utm_source=Newspaper&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=PFFC+PR&amp;utm_id=PR+Article\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;to learn more about Protect from Funeral Costs.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Protect from Funeral Costs, the latest offering in the Singlife Plan &#038; Protect App, Singlife Philippines makes it possible to do one last act of love\u2014to show up for those that matter most, even when you no longer can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10371,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[19,1810,20],"class_list":["post-10370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-showcase","tag-health","tag-insurance","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10370"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10370\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10372,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10370\/revisions\/10372"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}