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Caskets are a big, expensive end-of-life purchase, but there are ways to cut the cost without sacrificing quality.
In this article, we’ll take a look at some alternatives to buying a casket from a funeral home, including Costco caskets, Walmart caskets and Amazon caskets.
The Federal Trade Commission notes the average casket costs slightly north of $2,000. However, some mahogany, bronze or copper caskets can sell for as much as $10,000.
But there are much cheaper options out there if you’re willing to think outside of the box.
Turns out the warehouse club where you buy just about everything for life has something for the afterlife, too!
So how much do Costco caskets cost? Pricing starts at $899 and goes up to $1,499. Here’s a quick look at a few caskets for sale online at Costco as of December 2021:
| Casket | Price |
| Casket Emporium Inc Casket | $899.99 |
| The Oxford Casket by Prime | $1,149.99 |
| The Hampton Casket by Prime | $1,399.99 |
You can see the full selection here.
Finally, one of the nice things about buying Costco caskets is that shipping is included in the price, so there are no additional shipping charges.
As you might expect, the nation’s largest retailer has a slightly wider selection of caskets available online than Costco.
Walmart’s lineup of caskets starts at $955 and the most expensive option is $3,395. Many of the models are priced right at $1,200. Here’s a look at a few price points as of December 2021:
| Casket | Price |
| Casket Emporium, Funeral Casket, Forever Caskets | $955.00 |
| Overnight Caskets, Funeral Casket, Last Supper White Interior | $1,149.00 |
| Overnight Caskets, Funeral Casket, Lincoln Poplar Mahogany Finish | $1,698.99 |
While pickup is free on all Walmart caskets, you’ll pay a flat freight handling fee of $49.97 to have it delivered to a funeral home.
Yes, Amazon has caskets, and at least one model is available for free two-day delivery for Prime members.
Amazon caskets start at $799 and there are several options available in the $1,200 price range. Here’s a look at the selection of caskets on Amazon as of December 2021:
| Casket | Price |
| Titan Casket Cloth Covered Casket | $799.00 |
| Titan Casket Orion Panel Collection | $1,199.00 |
| Overnight Caskets – Cherrytone Solid Poplar Wood | $1,599.00 |
The nice thing about shopping on Amazon — in addition to the free shipping — is that customers actually leave lengthier reviews so you can read what verified purchasers had to say about the caskets.
That in itself is a good feature and should help put your mind at ease when you’re making this delicate decision.
Here’s a look at a few reviews for the Titan Casket – Orion White Steel Casket with White Interior. The majority of customers gave this casket either four or five stars.
It might seem unusual to buy a casket online from Amazon, through a warehouse club like Costco or from a big-box retailer like Walmart. But you stand to save a lot of money if you can flex in your thinking on this issue.
The best thing to do is to have a pre-need discussion with your loved ones — whether the casket is for you or for someone else.
Let them know your preference if you want to purchase a cheaper casket away from the funeral home. Having this discussion now could help avoid difficult and costly decisions down the road.
This post was last modified on December 1, 2021 12:06 pm
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