Does Costco Sell Coffins? (Price, Types + More)

With over 804 warehouses all over the world, Costco is one of the largest retail stores where you can buy almost anything.

But since Costco is a multinational corporation with a variety of services, you may wonder if it sells coffins. Here is everything I found out about Costco coffins:

Does Costco Sell Coffins?

Costco does sell a selection of coffins that allow customers to find something appropriate for their taste and budget. With an entire funeral category, Costco.com showcases caskets ranging from $999.99 and $1,399. The price is inclusive of the shipping fees, so it incurs no additional costs.

To learn more about pricing, delivery, and range, keep on reading.

How Much Are Coffins At Costco?

Costco typically offers eight different caskets that range in price from $999.99 to $1,399.99. The casket selection includes:

Name  Price  Manufacturer 
The Prime Rose Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Royal Silver Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Mother’s Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Lord’s Prayer Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Oxford Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The President Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Franklin Blue Casket  $999.99  Prime 
The Hampton Casket  $1,399.99  Prime 

What Types Of Coffins Are Sold At Costco?

Although Costco Wholesale may periodically change products, currently, they offer half-couch caskets on their website.

A half-couch casket, as opposed to a full couch, has its lid split in the middle to allow half of the body to be displayed during open-casket visitation.

Here are the types of caskets that Costco sells: 

Solid Wood Casket

You will find two caskets made of solid poplar wood at Costco. One wood casket option is appropriate for both open-casket visitation and cremation.

However, note that there is no specification that the casket is metal-free, as may be required by some religious groups. 

Eighteen-Gauge Steel Casket

Costco sells eighteen-gauge caskets in a variety of colors, silver, and blue, with the lord’s prayer inside the lid.

Steel caskets are measured in terms of the thickness of the material. For example, an eighteen-gauge steel casket means that eighteen sheets have been stacked against each other to form an inch.

How Long Does It Take To Deliver A Coffin From Costco?

Costco delivers coffins in three business days as long as orders are made before 10 am PST. For instance, if you place an order before 10 am on Monday, expect the coffin to be delivered on Thursday.

However, if you miss the 10 am deadline, the order will be pushed to the following business day, so expect delivery on Friday.

  • Orders placed on Wednesday at 10.00 AM PST will arrive on Monday 
  • Orders placed on Thursday at 10.00 AM will arrive on Tuesday 
  • Orders placed on Friday at 10.00 AM will arrive on Wednesday

Costco advises customers to call before ordering to verify availability and shipping details.

Other factors that can lead to delay include unforeseen bad weather and state of emergency.

Can Costco Deliver A Coffin To My State?

Can Costco Deliver A Coffin To My State?

Unfortunately, caskets can only be ordered from and delivered to some states. The list includes: 

  • Texas 
  • Connecticut 
  • South Carolina 
  • California 
  • Wyoming 
  • Washington 
  • Missouri 
  • Rhode Island 
  • Nevada 
  • Alabama 
  • West Virginia 
  • North Dakota 
  • South Dakota 
  • Wisconsin 
  • Arizona 
  • Arkansas 
  • Maryland 
  • Louisiana 
  • Idaho 
  • Kentucky 
  • District of Columbia 
  • Vermont 
  • Minnesota 
  • Delaware 
  • Colorado 
  • Oklahoma 
  • Mississippi 
  • Virginia 
  • Lowa 
  • Nebraska 
  • New York 
  • Michigan 
  • Montana 
  • Oregon 
  • New Hampshire 
  • Pennsylvania 
  • Kansas 
  • North Carolina 
  • Ohio 
  • Florida 
  • Illinois
  • Indiana 
  • Maine 
  • New Jersey 

What Information Do I Need To Order A Costco Coffin?

In order to buy a casket from Costco, you will need to enter the following information for the “shipping address” for a casket that is shipping to a funeral home: 

  • The name of the mortuary 
  • The mortuary address 
  • The first and last name of the deceased 
  • The mortuary phone number 

For the billing address at checkout, you will need the following: 

  • The first and the last name of a paying customer 
  • Paying customer phone number 
  • Bill to the company name 
  • Address to bill

Can I Return A Costco Coffin?

Costco has a generous return policy; however, for funeral caskets, the policy is only extended in limited circumstances.

Additionally, Costco only allows caskets to be returned because of cosmetic and freight damages from shipping.

So if you have grounds to return a casket, don’t return it to the warehouse. Instead, call 1-800-955-2292 or email customerservice@costco.com for return authorization. 

To learn if you can get a discount on your purchase, also see our guide on whether or not Costco offers a senior discount on membership, if Costco offers military discounts, and getting discounts at Costco.

Conclusion

Costco gives a solid option of shopping for caskets away from funeral homes at affordable prices for high-quality options. If you are interested in buying from Costco, notify the funeral home day before the purchase.

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Marques Thomas

Marques Thomas graduated with a MBA in 2011. Since then, Marques has worked in the retail and consumer service industry as a manager, advisor, and marketer. Marques is also the head writer and founder of QuerySprout.com.

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