Following Costco’s lead, Wal-Mart is now selling caskets to the general public. Reuters reports:
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is now catering to its shoppers’ needs from cradle to grave.The world’s largest retailer has introduced online sales of caskets, expanding a merchandise selection that spans engagement rings and baby gear to a new major milestone in its shoppers’ lives.
Shoppers can choose from the Lady de Guadalupe steel casket for $895 or a sienna bronze casket for $2,899.00.Walmart.com spokesman Ravi Jariwala said it is selling the products as a “limited beta test” that launched within the last few weeks.