Dying is costly. Here’s how you can prepare.

Dying is costly. Here’s how you can prepare.

March 2026 The Washington Post
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While most of us save money for having kids, we don’t budget for the end of life. I looked into the cost of dying across the United States, breaking it down to three aspects: the cost of elderly care, funeral costs, and taxes one has to pay at the jurisdiction.

The interactive allows users to input their zip code, tweak their respective needs, and see how much it would cost for their situations.