ITGITC Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 What's the world coming to? Costco is selling caskets in the Chicago area! Here\'s the scoop! (I'd like to put the guys that run CLEARCHANNEL in one! They are ruining the music business because all they seem to care about is making a buck!) ...but that's another topic for another day. Is There Gas In The Car? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendmik Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Please bury me with a 40 pound box of macaroni & cheese and a barrel of ketchup. Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. Mark Twain (1835-1910) -------------------- Reporter: "Ah, do you think you could destroy the world?" The Tick: "Ehgad I hope not. That's where I keep all my stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ani Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 My kids get mad at me when I tell them to just feed me to the sharks when I die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wewus432 Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I buy all my coffins at COFFINS R US. I like to call up elderly relatives and invite them out to shop there. Hey grandma, what say we go look at coffins for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 What kind of casket did they use for Liberace? http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendmik Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 For the last hole you're ever in: http://www.funeraldepot.com/Urns/lastholeclosedb.gif For the person who can't admit someone else finished the race: http://www.funeraldepot.com/Urns/Nascar.jpg The "I should have worn orange that day" model: http://www.funeraldepot.com/Urns/spechunt.jpg And finally, the "But I love smoking in bed" model: http://www.funeraldepot.com/Urns/specfire.jpg Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. Mark Twain (1835-1910) -------------------- Reporter: "Ah, do you think you could destroy the world?" The Tick: "Ehgad I hope not. That's where I keep all my stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourMotherShouldKnow Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 It's a bummer to think about death but... How much are they selling them for? If they're beating the prices of the funeral home caskets then I think it's great. If somebody wants to buy em' somebody has to sell em'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknputer Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 The story says they are going for $799. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 800 bucks is pretty good...but you could by 2 metric tons of pickles there instead. The jars I've seen there could probably preserve a full adult body. Why are they test marketing it in Chicago, of all places. We're crass, but not THAT crass. Well...maybe that crass. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokenward Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by zeronyne: 800 bucks is pretty good...but you could by 2 metric tons of pickles there instead. The jars I've seen there could probably preserve a full adult body. Why are they test marketing it in Chicago, of all places. We're crass, but not THAT crass. Well...maybe that crass. The caskets, manufactured by Cassopolis, Mich.-based Universal Casket Co., are 84 inches in length and 28 inches in width and come in a variety of colors. Proximity to Michigan, I guess. Cassopolis is north of South Bend. Or maybe this... They have them in Oakbrook. Tragically, I'm closer to Schaumburg. I think you have to buy a sixpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Cremate me, please. P.S. Wait until I'm dead. Thanks. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by LanceMo: It's a bummer to think about death but... How much are they selling them for? If they're beating the prices of the funeral home caskets then I think it's great. If somebody wants to buy em' somebody has to sell em'.This won't last... You might think you're getting a deal by purchasing a casket at Costco, but who's going to process the body? You think funeral homes are going to allow you to show up with your own discount casket and not increase the processing fee accordingly? Unless you can get someone into the discount body processing business this idea is going to fizzle out within a few months.. a year at best. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spokenward Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 actually, the feds pretend to regulate the funeral business. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/funeral.htm I think that it was in reaction to Jessica Mitford in the 60's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techristian Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 You might think you're getting a deal by purchasing a casket at Costco, but who's going to process the body? You think funeral homes are going to allow you to show up with your own discount casket and not increase the processing fee accordingly? Here is how you beat the funeral home. 1) Ask for an ITEMIZED estimate for all of the costs. 2) After they show you the list then say "BTW we already have a casket!" If they are legit, they should remove the casket cost without adding anything else to the list. Dan http://drumlessonvideos.com TEACHMEDRUMS.COM My Music Videos RED PILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Wow! Thanks for the link, Spokenward. Apparently they are required by the Funeral Law to handle a casket, with no extra fee, even if you purchase it elsewhere. That's amazing. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Cremate me, please. P.S. Wait until I'm dead. Thanks. - JeffReminds me of the old joke where the two redneck guys are out hunting and one accidentally shoots the other... so he calls 911 and frantically tells the operator "I accidentally shot my friend - I think he's dead", to which the operator responds "calm down sir. First, let's make he's really dead..." and the guy says "hang on a second" and then the operator hears a gunshot, and the guy comes back on the line and says "okay, now what do I do?" Yes, I agree with Jeff... cremation please, but make sure I'm dead before you toss me to the fire. I'm not sure which would be worse.... waking up inside a buried coffin or inside a crematorium. Either would be a nightmare. But as long as I'm dead, I have no use for my body... burn it and scatter the ashes up in the mountains. Then take some of the money saved and throw a good old fashoned Irish wake and everyone please have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaeton Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 But as long as I'm dead, I have no use for my body... burn it and scatter the ashes up in the mountains My parents both have asked for cremation and scattering in the mountains. In most states, it is a felony to dispose of human remains outside of a cemetary or crematorium. Sorry, but no law is going to stop me. Dr. Seuss: The Original White Rapper . WWND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Originally posted by phaeton: But as long as I'm dead, I have no use for my body... burn it and scatter the ashes up in the mountains My parents both have asked for cremation and scattering in the mountains. In most states, it is a felony to dispose of human remains outside of a cemetary or crematorium. Sorry, but no law is going to stop me.Wait until Spring, then tell them you're Jewish and the ashes are the remains of chametz (Leavened bread. You're supposed to burn the last bit) from cleansing your house for Passover. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourMotherShouldKnow Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Originally posted by Philip O'Keefe: Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: Cremate me, please. P.S. Wait until I'm dead. Thanks. - JeffReminds me of the old joke where the two redneck guys are out hunting and one accidentally shoots the other... so he calls 911 and frantically tells the operator "I accidentally shot my friend - I think he's dead", to which the operator responds "calm down sir. First, let's make he's really dead..." and the guy says "hang on a second" and then the operator hears a gunshot, and the guy comes back on the line and says "okay, now what do I do?" HAHAHA! I'd never heard that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViLo Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: P.S. Wait until I'm dead. Thanks. - Jeff Jesus Is Coming, Make Music, Get Ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Yeah, cremation for me too. But, mountains sound cool, but I'm an urn guy. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchwood Studios Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 You could always use it as a drum hardware road case until you need it ( or don't need anymore). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 You might think you're getting a deal by purchasing a casket at Costco, but who's going to process the body? Yeah, they really need to include a discount home body processing kit in the package in order to make this truly affordable. Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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