Costco vs Funeral Homes: The truth about casket prices that could save you thousands of dollars
Costco has made a name for itself helping shoppers save big money on a wide range of goods including in some cases a funeral casket.
Funerals can be expensive affairs, costing on average in the United States between $8,000 and $12,000. One of the most expensive costs associated with a funeral can be the casket.
Pressed by tighter finances due to rising prices in general, Americans who have been turning to the internet to find a better deal on caskets. To the surprise of some, they’ve discovered that retailers like Costco sell caskets. Furthermore, funeral homes are required to let bereaving customers use caskets that they buy from third-party sellers.
Casket prices: Costco vs Funeral Homes
The average casket price in the United States is between $2,000 and $5,000 says Lincoln Heritage. The final cost depends on different factors like the material it is made from, the internal lining and any additional features that loved one of the deceased wish to add.
The caskets listed on Costco’s website cost between $1.349.99 and $1,599.99. However, the selection is limited at this time to the most popular colors and styles. Although the big box retailer does also provide exclusive deals on Titan Casket products through Costco Next.
Some user comments in a chat group on Reddit claim that they were able to save thousands of dollars purchasing a casket through Costco versus the price that was listed by the funeral home. But other users said that the potential savings for them were meager, around $100, so they went with the funeral home casket to avoid the potential hassle of delivery and concerns about the casket arriving on time.
Shoppers should know as well that while shipping is included in the price, Costco only ships caskets to The Lower 48 states and the District of Columbia. Customers in Alaska and Hawaii can order a casket, but only for a shipping address in continental United States according to the retailer’s frequently asked question page.
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