October 31, 2009
WalMart: “RIP, Dear Customer.”
I’ve always disliked the high cost of a funeral – the funeral activities, casket, flowers, burial, etc. I’ve always thought, as did my parents, that after you are dead is not a good time to waste money on crap you don’t need (and can’t appreciate). When my big day comes, just cremate me and toss my ashes to the wind. But if you want to have your ashes stored or if you prefer to be buried, heroic WalMart is now in the business of selling discounted caskets and urns. Always Low Prices.
and OMG,,, this is the Product description of an URN,
Wal-Mart quietly put up about 15 caskets and dozens of urns on its Web site last week.If you feel like getting your shopping done way ahead of time, take a peek. Thanks to Charles Everett for the link.
Prices range from $999 for models like “Dad Remembered” and “Mom Remembered” steel caskets to the mid-level $1,699 “Executive Privilege.” All are less than $2,000, except for the Sienna Bronze Casket, which sells for $3,199.
Caskets ship 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.
and OMG,,, this is the Product description of an URN,
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Made of 100% Brass
- User friendly screw top lid - WHAT ???
- High Gloss Finish
- Nickel plated design featuring 'Wings of Freedom' painting
- Holds up to 200 cubic inches of cremated remains
- Note: Â One (1) pound weight PRIOR to cremation equals 1 cubic inch.
- Size: Keepsake
- NOTE: A keepsake only holds a nominal amount of ashes and will NOT hold an entire person's remains- What do you do with the rest ???
- Dimensions: 9.0 inches high x 6.9 inches in diameter
- Velvet bag included
- Ships within 24 hours of approved order acceptance
- Due to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns. - EVEN if I keep my Receipt ???
