Wal-Mart launches range of caskets

Wal-Mart has begin selling caskets on its website that undercut many funeral homes, the major sellers of funeral caskets, The Boston Globe reported. This follows a move by Costco, which also sells caskets on its site. The retailer quietly put about 15 caskets and dozens of urns on its website last week. Prices range from USD999 for models such as “Dad Remembered” and “Mom Remembered” steel caskets to the midlevel USD1,699 “Executive Privilege”. All are less than USD2,000 except for the Sienna Bronze Casket, which sells for USD3,199. Caskets ship within 48 hours. The caskets come from Star Legacy Funeral Home Network. Walmart.com will allow customers to pay for the caskets over a 12 month period for no interest.

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