There are maximum age limits for burial policies because once you get older the chances are you will die sooner rather than later. (term-life-online.com)
Maximum age limits vary, but generally the limit is around the age of 80 or 85. (bestliferates.org)
A 15 year term is not available for those 80 year and older because term policies have maximum ages limits where certain term lengths are no longer available. (jrcinsurancegroup.com)