Pick yourself up a Coffin while you buy that 12 pack of toliet paper

**Red_Lizard2** · 10-30-09, 11:28 PM

Great Value brand Coffins, for when you want to say goodbye, at low low prices

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8333198.stm

The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, now plans to hold on to customers even after they die - by selling coffins.

Prices range from a "Mom" or "Dad Remembered" steel coffin for $895 (£540), to a bronze model at $2,899.

The retailer is allowing customers to plan ahead by paying for the caskets over 12 months for no interest. They can be dispatched within 48 hours.

Catering for cradle-to-grave needs, Wal-Mart already sells everything from baby wear to engagement rings.

A spokesman for the supermarket giant, Ravi Jariwala, said the new coffin range was "a limited beta test to understand customer response".

The retailer is offering caskets at prices that undercut many funeral homes, say correspondents.

But an industry spokesman said it was not unduly concerned about Wal-Mart's move, because he said the firm could not offer bereaved families the human touch.

is Wal-mart soon going to be selling everything there is?

**Guyver** · 10-30-09, 11:38 PM

Geez.... :5

**jmw_man** · 10-31-09, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Red_Lizard2

is Wal-mart soon going to be selling everything there is?

Of course, there is nothing to stop them now. They are too big.

**Thorsen** · 10-31-09, 06:06 AM

I think this is awesome. Now people who don't have a lot of money won't be forced into buying these ridiculously over-priced coffins. I know I wouldn't want my mom emptying her savings just so I have a box to dump my body.

**WileECyte** · 10-31-09, 10:17 AM

**~~hawgballs~~** · 10-31-09, 10:21 AM

^^^^^
Classic.

**Hitch** · 10-31-09, 10:22 AM

I wanted to start a business wherein a customer can come in a few times a week and build their own coffin.

Many styles to choose from; the staff will help you, tools provided!

Choose from:

Wild west cowboy style
NE yankee-doodle
Decorative hammered metal
Custom wood carve design
Plain & simple pine

the list goes on and on!

Hitch

**Blakeman** · 10-31-09, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by [SWC

Erik Thorsen ]
I think this is awesome. Now people who don't have a lot of money won't be forced into buying these ridiculously over-priced coffins. I know I wouldn't want my mom emptying her savings just so I have a box to dump my body.

I won't need a casket since I want to be cremated and have my ashes spread.

The thought of a viking burial sounds cool too though.