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Re: Walmart Caskets: Buy Your Final Resting Place Online

casket outlet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:53 -0000

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Don J — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:34:43 -0000

Peter you Putz! Did you read the fine print? Made in China. Thats why it didn't cost you anything!

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Chris — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:17:42 -0000

I find it awful that Wal-mart has nothing more to do with its money than promote something of that nature. They should spend more time and money helping its employees live better and save more but hell our health plan is garbage and unaffordable maybe they will start taking deductions out of our payroll check so that after they work us to death we can have that taken care of. I am embarassed as an employee that I work for a company who does this. Especially when we donate money to a fund that we can not use if someone in our immediate family dies what are they gonna give me a boot leg coffin. They should be trying to figure out how they are going to give us more hours and stop cheating us out of money with bull crap eval that dont make since so they dont have to give us raises after we work like dogs making them money so they can corner the market in death. Sam Walton would be dissapointed. Wal-Mart live better save money die then get burried cheap.

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joelfolsom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:53 -0000

They are exactly made in USA

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joelfolsom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:51:33 -0000

OH HELL NAW.. I WORK AT WALMART AND I REFUSE TO BE TALKING ABOUT HOW THE CASKET WILL BE IN LATER ON TONIGHT..

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randygarner — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:43:35 -0000

Actually, Walmart, Costco, and Casket stores don't have anyone over a barrel, least of all funeral homes. In areas where people are actively buying caskets outside of the funeral home, funeral homes sell caskets at cost and recover their operating overhead completely out of their Professional Service Charges instead. This actually helps funeral homes, because it lowers their funeral bill to the family. It's completely legal as long as they do this to everyone. It's no different than a car mechanic charging a higher hourly rate if you supply your own auto parts. You can't force funeral homes to provide their services without the ability to recover their operating overhead. Personally, I wouldn't want to do business with any business that was struggling to recoup their overhead. That's when the shady stuff starts happening!

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funeral director — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:01:37 -0000

i tink it is rediculis.. walmart should stick to food, clothing, and other toys and should leave fuleral suplies out of their sails.
what next. will they start selling embalming chemicals and equipment to the public.
i disagree with this 100%.

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Planning Ahead — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:35 -0000

Can I put my casket on lay-away at WalMart? Isn't that just pre-need planning?

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A Realist — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:37:56 -0000

Do you all really think it matters at your death how much a casket costs? I would rather have my family spend any money I have to enjoy rather than pay a lot of it for a box to put me in when I know I won't be there long!!!!

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Cindi — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:04:07 -0000

Do they come with the smiley face inside the casket....that ubiquitious
symbol?????

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Myatu — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:02:51 -0000

It's good and it's bad. Good that it increases price competition, given that funerals cost a fortune ("everyone must die, and so you must pay"). Bad that it's WalMart, not exactly the saint of ethics.

I am glad WalMart's site pointed out the item is non-returnable unless damaged during shipping. I'd imagine it would be difficult to sell a "slightly used" casket.

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hayen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:39:29 -0000

Wahahahaha. :)

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themcinerney — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:12:26 -0000

Think about the time I'll save.

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Lauren — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:40:45 -0000

Can I order now and you deliver later?

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Melanio — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:42 -0000

Costco has been selling caskets for a number of Years. The Funeral Industry is really a sham because they sell to those in grief a lot of things that are unnecessary. It seems like your funeral should resemble those of the rich when all you can afford is the white pine box.

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Dayanara — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:29:32 -0000

I work at a funeral home and after my father came in and made his prearrangement, the specialist took me downstairs and showed me the casket he'd picked out. It was so butt ugly, I didn't know whether to cry or smack him over the head. (It's a cremation casket...that's the first problem.)

After reading Peter's post, I checked out 24hourcaskets.com and liked what I found. Hopefully I'll remember them when the time comes...many, many years from now, the gods willing!

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WinnieKepala — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:19:56 -0000

Muahahahahaha. I think this is really creepy and weird. But the real question is - how will I know if they'll fit me?

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ARB4 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:00:54 -0000

WalMart employs over a million Americans.

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ARB4 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:59:53 -0000

Exactly.

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ARB4 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:59:06 -0000

WalMart has quality goods!

Not everyone will have the same beliefs as you. Presuming that everyone thinks of death as a "sacred" thing is slightly ignorant.

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William Sipling — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:56:40 -0000

And I thought selling laptops at Walmart was wierd!

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ARB4 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:56:30 -0000

I'd think that since there's a WalMart everywhere, delivery should be same/next day.

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reylatino — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:59:52 -0000

Caskets made in China

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theodosia — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:32:35 -0000

Six years ago my husband died and his final request was don't spend a ton of money on a burial box. The funeral parlor was selling caskets that were expensive and they also rented caskets. The rental casket was over $1000 and was very ugly. At some point each one of us might have to make a decision on purchasing a casket. I made a choice based on my personal belief system, as well as finances. If one is concerned about where products are made then one must investigate the origin of the product. I investigated the origins of the caskets from the funeral parlor, some were made in the US and some overseas. I was looking on the internet and found the website of the Benedictine monks. Their philosophy was beautiful. As Benedictine monks, they serve God through a life of prayer, silence, humble work and hospitality. The casket was beautiful (real wood and hand made) and reflected my husbands philosophy of life as well. I have never regretted the purchase. Best to all who have to make these heartfelt decisions.

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BenCotten — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:06:29 -0000

"Attention, Wal Mart associates. I need a price check on a 20oz embalming fluid."

"Excuse me. Could you tell me where the pet caskets are? Are they in the pet section or lawn & garden?"