Believer1997 Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 MILWAUKEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.10 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 I don't know whether to say 'ugh!' or not. Maybe it's good business practice but....it's just kinda weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 333 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 32 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/30/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 A friend of mine was making funeral arrangements out of state for her mother-in-law. She realized the funeral homes really zapped you when it came to the price of the casket. She saw this casket store that sold them much cheaper. Not only did she buy one of theirs, but she came back to her home state and opened up her own casket store. She does a brisk business. It was much a matter of time before Walmart caught on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have always had a bit of an issue with a store that sold mustard and tires within a short walk of each other... now urns and caskets? I guess it's something we will all need at some time, but it still gives me the creeps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trusting Jesus Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,050 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/12/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/09/1952 Share Posted October 29, 2009 My daughter works at Wal-Mart! When I read this I thought "10% discount"!!! Truth is, I want to be raptured <>< ><> Nathele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Dannyboy Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 156 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,454 Content Per Day: 0.48 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/22/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/02/1969 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Louisiana does not allow anyone but licensed funeral directors and the like to sell caskets. This means there is little to no competition so the prices are ridiculous. While I wouldn't be so keen on seeing one in the local Wal-mart I believe there needs to be more competition. Competition keeps prices low. This is why we have antitrust laws. This is another reason I get irked every time the management tells me they are raising prices to remain "competitive". In my mind lower prices, not higher, make you more competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishcowboy Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 127 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,248 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 shoot, I am contiplating building my own pine box.... no law against it..... I like their no return policy.... what is the reason? my wife was brought back to life and no longer need it....... sorry you still have to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Joyful Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,901 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 365 Days Won: 29 Joined: 08/16/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 My daughter works at Wal-Mart! When I read this I thought "10% discount"!!! Truth is, I want to be raptured <>< ><> Nathele The 10% discounts are for Associates only!!! I'm going to have to bring this up at the shift meeting tonight. . . ...jot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabetht Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 399 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/18/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted October 29, 2009 I agree it is kinda creepy. However, What creeps me out even more are funeral homes that take advantage of people and families at a time when they are having to make difficult and emotional decisions. If it were me, bury me in a pine box from wallmart for all I care.....the less it costs my loved ones the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted October 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 I used to have such indecision and anxiety over what "to do" .... then I realized one day that I do not care ... urn or box... it really doesn't matter to me. I totally agree that the funeral industry as a whole is based on dealing with people in the worst possible circumstances of grief and pain - and charging outrageously for their services. It's sad. I read a story about the morgue in Detroit which is absolutely packed with bodies of people who have no resources from family members for burial and the city cannot afford to bury them... I'm horrified by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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