Death is often referred to in the Bible. And death will come to us all. When death happens, Wal-Mart wants to help families out with that.
Most people don't know this but . . .
Wal-Mart sells caskets for people and for pets.
For the last few years, the world's largest retailer has been selling caskets on its website at prices much lower than funeral homes. Wal-Mart is following one of its discount rivals. Costco started selling caskets on its site first.
Wal-Mart has about 15 caskets to choose from and dozens of urns which is about the same number funeral homes offer. Other parts of the Wal-Mart empire also sell funeral items. The company's Sam's Club website sells casket floral arrangements for about $300.
Prices start at $999 for steel model caskets and the mid-level $1,699. All are less than $2,000, except for the bronze caskets which sell for $3,199. . Wal-Mart.com allows people to pay for the caskets over a period of 12 months with no interest.
How do you get the casket?
Caskets are shipped within 48 hours. Federal law requires funeral homes to accept third-party caskets. Returns are not accepted, the company says on its site, unless the product has been damaged during shipping.
Wal-Mart reports that sales have been better than expected.
Downside of Wal-Mart selling caskets
Wal-Mart can't offer one thing funeral directors do offer - the ability to comfort someone during a trying time.
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