You Can Save Big Money on Caskets at Costco, Walmart and Amazon

Funerals can be extremely expensive, which is why money expert Clark Howard advises planning ahead, including having a genuine conversation with your loved ones about end-of-life preparations. One of the huge expenses? Caskets.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some alternatives to buying a casket from a funeral home, including Costco caskets, Walmart caskets and Amazon caskets.

The Federal Trade Commission notes that the average casket costs slightly more than $2,000. However, some mahogany, bronze or copper caskets can sell for as much as $10,000.

However, there are cheaper options available if you’re willing to think outside the box.

Turns out the warehouse club where you buy just about everything for life has something for the afterlife, too!

How much do Costco caskets cost? Pricing starts at $1,299 and goes up to nearly $1,600. Here’s a quick look at a few caskets for sale online at Costco as of April 2025:

You can see the full selection at Costco.com here.

Finally, one of the benefits of purchasing Costco caskets is that shipping is included in the price, eliminating any additional shipping charges.

Selection of caskets at Walmart as of April 2025

As you might expect, the nation’s largest retailer has a slightly wider selection of caskets available online than Costco.

Walmart’s lineup of caskets starts at $995 and the most expensive option is more than $5,100. Many of the models are priced around $1,000, give or take a few hundred dollars. Here’s a look at a few price points as of April 2025:

Please note that Walmart offers free delivery on most caskets, but not all of them. You may incur a flat handling fee if your delivery is not to a funeral home.

Shop for Walmart caskets here.

Yes, Amazon has caskets, and at least one model is available for free two-day delivery for Prime members.

Amazon caskets start at $999 and there are several options available in the $2,900 price range. Here’s a look at the selection of caskets on Amazon as of April 2025:

The nice thing about shopping on Amazon — in addition to the free shipping — is that customers leave lengthier reviews, so you can read what verified purchasers had to say about the caskets.

That in itself is a good feature and should help put your mind at ease when you’re making this delicate decision.

Here’s a look at a few reviews for the Titan Casket – Orion White Steel Casket with White Interior. The majority of customers gave this casket either four or five stars.

Screenshot via Amazon.com

The secret’s out: You can save big money by buying a casket at a retail store rather than a funeral home. Before you purchase, here are some things to know:

It might seem unusual to buy a casket online from Amazon, through a warehouse club like Costco or from a big-box retailer like Walmart. But you stand to save a lot of money if you can flex in your thinking on this issue.

The best thing to do is to have a pre-need discussion with your loved ones — whether the casket is for you or for someone else.

“Please tell your kids what you want: you want burial; you want cremation; you want a fancy-dancy casket; you want to be buried in a pine box; you want to be cremated, and you don’t want any box at all,” Clark says. “Whatever it is you want, tell them.”

Let them know your preference if you want to purchase a cheaper casket away from the funeral home. Having this discussion now could help avoid difficult and costly decisions down the road.

Want more advice? Read Clark’s guide on funeral planning.