From Cradle to Grave: WalMart’s Caskets

Walmart always had an eye for growth. Now, that eye is on death.

Notes on the Old-Fashioned Home Funeral

…She began to tell me about how my great grandmother’s casket was draped with roses, and about the black lace dress that she wore to her grave.

Tips on Choosing a Funeral Home

Did you know that you don’t need to work directly with a funeral home or a funeral director when you are dealing with a death in the family? But, unless you or your loved ones plan ahead for a burial, working with an experienced professional can smooth the path for a well-run funeral. A funeral home and its director can walk you through the entire funeral process, including obtaining copies of the deceased’s death certificate, writing an obituary, contacting Social Security and more.

How to Find a Low-Cost Casket

Did you know that a casket could cost up to fifty percent of an overall funeral bill? Lower-priced caskets are available, even from funeral homes. But, few funeral home showrooms will have one of over 500 models priced under $1,000.00 in their showrooms, if they have them on hand at all.

Cheap Caskets: What are the Options?

Do you want a traditional funeral, but are you forced to purchase a traditional coffin? Are you forced to purchase what the funeral home has to offer? Will a funeral home accept your alternative low-cost option?

Cost Factors for Hardwood Caskets

Wood caskets have been around for a long time, and many wood caskets make some funerals an environmental affair. The amount of benefit to the environment, however, would depend upon whether the casket was placed in a vault or not. Wood caskets are ideal for cremation when the crematory requires the body to be encased in a rigid container.