| Why should I buy from Casket Discounters? |
| The primary advantage is that you can shop with us online from the comfort of your home at your convenience from your computer, and you also have the option of visiting our showroom. Shopping online mean that nobody is pressuring you into making a decision or spending money on something you don't want or need, while having the showroom gives you the option to see and touch the products if you so desire. The biggest benefit to you as a consumer is that we offer you the same quality you will find elsewhere, with very competetive discount pricing on any casket, monument, marker, urn, flower or cemetery plot purchase made through Casket Discounters |
| Are your caskets as good as what I can buy at a funeral home? |
| Absolutely! Our caskets are American-made, to the same strict specification that you will find in any funeral home casket, with the major difference being that we sell ours at savings of 40% - 70% over typical funeral home costs. |
| Do I have to buy the casket from the funeral home? |
| No. According to the Funeral Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, the funeral provider may not refuse or charge a fee, to handle a casket you bought elsewhere. If you do want to buy a casket from a funeral home, however, it is mandatory that the funeral provider supply a list that describes the available selections and their prices. This will help you to become a more educated consumer in the process of dealing with your grief. |
| What if I buy a casket from Casket
Discounters. Does the funeral home have to use my casket? |
| Yes! Absolutely! Again, in accordance with the Funeral Rule, it is against Federal Regulations for a funeral home to refuse a casket purchased elsewhere. Refusal to do so may result in a $10,000 fine per incident to the funeral establishment and may possibly lead to the suspension of their license to operate a funeral business. |
| Will my funeral home charge me a special handling fee? |
| No. It is illegal for a funeral establishment to charge a handling fee if you wish to use a family-built casket or purchase one from some place other than the funeral home. It is also illegal for a funeral establishment to charge additional fees (e.g. contagious disease fees or protective clothing fees for staff). |
| What if the funeral home we choose offers to match your price on the casket and/or vault? |
| Congratulations, you’ve done a good job at a very difficult time, if they offer to drop their casket price to match ours. We hope you will still consider buying the casket from us. The only reason funeral homes are now willing to match prices, is an attempt to force casket stores out of business. If they succeed prices will soar uncontrollably, as past experience has shown. If you do not choose to buy from us, then we have at least met our goal of helping you to reduce your death care costs. |
| Can your caskets be shipped anywhere? |
| Yes, as long as the destination is within the United State. Even with the shipping cost factored in, you will still save moeny with our discounted offerings! Shipping is done through common carriers (trucking companies, airlines) and almost every casket we offer can be to your location within approximately 72 hours with proper handling. We encourage you to check out our services and offerings--we know that we can save you money and make your choices that much easier! |
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