Identify the practical costs
Services, burial or cremation, travel, legal administration, household bills and other obligations may be relevant.
Count resources already available
Existing insurance, savings, veteran benefits and prepaid arrangements can change the remaining question.
Choose a trusted organizer
Keep policies, contacts and instructions where the appropriate person can find them. Do not place sensitive documents in an ordinary email.
Ask for licensed product explanations
Availability, underwriting, cost, waiting periods and benefits depend on the actual policy and applicant.