While no one likes to think about death, a new study shows both Georgia and South Carolina are among the worst places to die in the United States.  But, let’s be honest, is there really any good place to die? No, didn’t think so.

But, according to Policy Genius, there are certain states that are worst than others when it comes down to a variety of factors.

“But where you live can have major implications on your quality of life when you’re near death, as well as your family’s financial well-being after you pass away,” Elissa Suh said in her piece at PolicyGenius.com. “Being able to easily settle an estate, for example, can benefit everyone during a difficult time.”

For the study, Policy Genius look at a number of things while ranking the “best” places to die, which includes:

• Funeral costs
• Funeral services (number of options, etc.)
• Green burial options
• Palliative care (including hospice) options
• Medicare providers
• Deaths at home
• And Probate shortcuts (how easy it is to settle your estate after you die)

When it came down to all of those factors, Georgia ranked 45 out of the 50 states, making it one of the worst places to die.  South Carolina didn’t rank much better, coming in at 43 out of 50.

What led to the rankings? For Georgia, it seems to be funeral home density and green burial options.  And for the Palmetto State, it seems Medicare options and palliative care affected its ranking.

Let’s take a look at the best and worst places around the United States to die, according to Policy Genius:

• The Top 10

  These are the “best” places to die.

• 1. Vermont

  

  How’s this for a final resting place? (Getty Images)

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  1	Vermont	71.7%	$8,984	72.6	10.3%	8713	100.0%	38.0%

• 2. Utah

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  2	Utah	70.3%	$7,536	24.3	4.3%	8166	92.9%	44.2%

• 3. Idaho

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  3	Idaho	60.3%	$7,288	30.8	3.8%	7108	66.7%	42.0%

• 4. Ohio

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  4	Ohio	59.7%	$7,195	66.1	0.9%	7607	84.8%	29.4%

• 5. South Dakota

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  5	South Dakota	59.4%	$7,748	70.5	3.4%	8973	88.9%	21.6%

• 6. Maine

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  6	Maine	59.1%	$8,999	58.0	4.0%	8880	76.9%	37.0%

• 7. Illinois

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  7	Illinois	58.9%	$7,419	56.2	0.6%	8854	81.6%	32.7%

• 8. Colorado

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  8	Colorado	58.9%	$8,132	22.2	3.8%	9573	80.6%	36.0%

• 9. New Hampshire

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  9	New Hampshire	58.3%	$8,380	42.7	16.7%	8556	100.0%	36.1%

• 10. Washington

   

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  10	Washington	57.4%	$8,620	22.7	2.4%	7544	84.0%	40.2%

• The Bottom 10

• 42. Connecticut

  

  Connecticut doesn’t rank well on the best places to spend your last day. (Getty Images)

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  42	Connecticut	41.4%	$9,689	56.1	0.6%	7639	95.8%	28.7%

• 43. South Carolina

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  43	South Carolina	39.7%	$7,512	46.7	1.7%	5891	61.4%	37.5%

• 44. North Carolina

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  44	North Carolina	39.7%	$7,404	45.2	1.9%	6775	67.6%	33.2%

• 45. New Jersey

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  45	New Jersey	39.4%	$9,154	49.3	0.6%	7098	91.8%	29.9%

• 46. Georgia

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  46	Georgia	39.4%	$6,924	37.3	0.7%	7041	65.0%	33.2%

• 47. New York

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  47	New York	38.9%	$10,355	51.7	1.0%	7131	80.8%	29.7%

• 48. Hawaii

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  48	Hawaii	38.3%	$15,203	11.8	3.7%	5079	66.7%	37.4%

• 49. Texas

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  49	Texas	38.0%	$7,148	31.3	0.6%	6173	52.2%	33.0%

• 50. Alaska

   

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  50	Alaska	37.1%	$9,913	17.2	0.0%	14566	42.9%	43.4%

• 51. Florida

  Rank	State	Final score	Funeral costs	Funeral home density	Green burial	Medicare	Palliative care	Deaths at home
  51	Florida	30.9%	$7,667	28.4	0.8%	4257	64.5%	29.2%

• Georgia and South Carolina Also on the Most Sinful States List

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