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Gigs · 10-30-2009, 03:11 PM

Walmart.com: Dad Remembered Steel Casket: Funeral

BBC NEWS | Business | Wal-Mart starts selling coffins

I wonder if they will sell them in XXXXL like their selection of T-Shirts.

Aimee Weber · 10-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Oh man. This is going to mean a whole new genre of photos at http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

Aimee Weber · 10-30-2009, 03:17 PM

Speaking of which, I spotted Gabe.

MissKillian Barbosa · 11-02-2009, 05:52 PM

I always wondered why folks who needed to buy caskets and urns were left to the manipulations of funeral directors.. Being raked over the coals and having a lead lined waterproof casket pushed on us while still crying over grandma's death was not cool. "You wouldn't want the bugs and mosture to get on her would you? The damage to her body would be gruesome..I've seen it. I know you loved her more than that" Assholes.

Phoenix Psaltery · 11-02-2009, 05:57 PM

True. I think I'd much rather that my family buy a casket at Wal-Mart for $495 rather than paying $2300 for the same one at a funeral parlor the day after I kick the bucket.

For that matter, I don't know that I even want a casket. Just wrap me in blankets and put me on a scaffold the way the Lakota did 150 years ago.

P2

Trout Recreant · 11-02-2009, 06:04 PM

I want to be wrapped in anchor chain, then launched out of a cannon into Puget Sound.

BOOOM. SPLASH! There goes Trout. When's lunch?

Phoenix Psaltery · 11-02-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trout Recreant

I want to be wrapped in anchor chain, then launched out of a cannon into Puget Sound.

BOOOM. SPLASH! There goes Trout. When's lunch?

So Trout will be fish food?

P2

Bruise Shepherd · 11-02-2009, 07:22 PM

The only way to go...

Trout Recreant · 11-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix Psaltery

So Trout will be fish food?

P2

Yes. Exactly.

I had a better idea, but I don't think my family will go for it

**Lily Joliat** · 11-02-2009, 10:42 PM

I want to see them sell caskets on QVC

Sansarya · 11-03-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix Psaltery

True. I think I'd much rather that my family buy a casket at Wal-Mart for $495 rather than paying $2300 for the same one at a funeral parlor the day after I kick the bucket.

For that matter, I don't know that I even want a casket. Just wrap me in blankets and put me on a scaffold the way the Lakota did 150 years ago.

P2

For some reason I thought you would want to be buried in your PC case.

Surreal · 11-03-2009, 07:52 AM

I think our burial customs are pretty fucked up and the expense is just one aspect.

Green burials in the US.

Something they've got going in the UK: The Natural Death Centre

Burial without a coffin is a protected right under the First Amendment provided it's for religious reasons and you have to be buried in the appropriate cemetery for that faith. An article about Muslims in Atlanta

And just for Trout.

Eternal Reefs.

Quote:

Eternal Reefs Inc. is the only company to offer underwater burial at sea in artificial reefs. By mixing cremated remains with concrete, these artificial reefs provide a lasting environmentally friendly memorial for families and individuals that choose cremation.

Trout Recreant · 11-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surreal

I think our burial customs are pretty fucked up and the expense is just one aspect.

Green burials in the US.

Something they've got going in the UK: The Natural Death Centre

Burial without a coffin is a protected right under the First Amendment provided it's for religious reasons and you have to be buried in the appropriate cemetery for that faith. An article about Muslims in Atlanta

And just for Trout.

Eternal Reefs.

That's actually pretty cool. I'd do that

On the other hand, my plan was to read a bunch of children's stories into the computer - MP3 files or whatever. Then when I die, I want to be sent to a taxidermist and stuffed in a sitting position. My family can put me in the corner in a rocking chair, maybe with a blanket over my lap or something, and plug their iPods into me. I'll have a speaker set in my mouth. Future generations of Trouts can sit in my lap and hear me read stories to them.

How nice is that? See? I'm thinking of future generations. Who wouldn't want their great, great, great grandpa to read them a bedtime story?

**Lily Joliat** · 11-04-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trout Recreant

That's actually pretty cool. I'd do that

On the other hand, my plan was to read a bunch of children's stories into the computer - MP3 files or whatever. Then when I die, I want to be sent to a taxidermist and stuffed in a sitting position. My family can put me in the corner in a rocking chair, maybe with a blanket over my lap or something, and plug their iPods into me. I'll have a speaker set in my mouth. Future generations of Trouts can sit in my lap and hear me read stories to them.

How nice is that? See? I'm thinking of future generations. Who wouldn't want their great, great, great grandpa to read them a bedtime story?

will this be in a motel?

and does anyone think its funny that there's a Batesville Casket Company?

**Sarah Nerd** · 11-04-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trout Recreant

That's actually pretty cool. I'd do that

On the other hand, my plan was to read a bunch of children's stories into the computer - MP3 files or whatever. Then when I die, I want to be sent to a taxidermist and stuffed in a sitting position. My family can put me in the corner in a rocking chair, maybe with a blanket over my lap or something, and plug their iPods into me. I'll have a speaker set in my mouth. Future generations of Trouts can sit in my lap and hear me read stories to them.

How nice is that? See? I'm thinking of future generations. Who wouldn't want their great, great, great grandpa to read them a bedtime story?

That's kind of creepy.

Trout Recreant · 11-04-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lily Joliat

will this be in a motel?

and does anyone think its funny that there's a Batesville Casket Company?

No - It would be like in one ofe the kid's homes. They could put me in a rocking chair by the fire and we could spend evenings together. They could snuggle on the couch, and I could sit there quietly, glassy eyes staring straight ahead until on of the little punkins gets sleepy. Then they could lift her up into my lap and hit "play" and I would read "Good Night Moon" or whatever. I plan on reading many, many books, so they have choices.

I was also thinking I could do popular seasonal phrases, so they could dress me up for the holidays and have me interact with the kids. "Ho, ho, ho! MERRY CHRISTMAS! You've been a good little boy or girl. Tell Santa Trout what you want this year!" I could sing carols, too, and since I'm all about diversity and I have no idea who future generations will marry, I could wish them a happy Kwanzaa and Hannakuh. I'm even willing to do this in a couple languages if they aren't to hard to pronounce. I could wish people a happy 4th of July, and in case the Russians make an unforseen comeback and invade, also wish all my comrades and family and happy May Day. No sense in getting my descendants in trouble with the ruling party.

I, personally, think this is a fabulous idea. I don't know why everyone thinks it's so creepy.

**Lily Joliat** · 11-04-2009, 08:20 PM

thinking of the May day idea, couldn't they do that with Lenin?

Kristian · 11-04-2009, 08:22 PM

They must be desperate to sell them:

Save Money, Live Shorter? Wal-Mart Accused of Violating CDC Guidelines in Policies that Spread Flu « JONATHAN TURLEY

Phoenix Psaltery · 11-04-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sansarya

For some reason I thought you would want to be buried in your PC case.

P2

Kristian · 11-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigs

I wonder if they will sell them in XXXXL like their selection of T-Shirts.

Funny story, the bastard listed on my birth certificate under 'Father' was about 500lbs when he died. They could only get a big, plain old pine box to stick him in. He was also in a flannel and a pair of sweat pants. I'm told it was a sight to behold. (I didn't go. I recommended they bury him in a septic tank and was shot down.)

Trout Recreant · 11-06-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kristian

Funny story, the bastard listed on my birth certificate under 'Father' was about 500lbs when he died. They could only get a big, plain old pine box to stick him in. He was also in a flannel and a pair of sweat pants. I'm told it was a sight to behold. (I didn't go. I recommended they bury him in a septic tank and was shot down.)

That would have screwed up the drainfield, and you know what a new drainfield costs? They are around $13k here! Not to mention the added cost if you have a pump system.

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