Some years ago, I was at an estate sale which had a nice copper casket for sale (unused near as I could tell). While I walked around for a minute or two deciding whether to buy it or not, someone else snatched it up. I have always regretted that missed opportunity. It would have made a great coffee table and final resting place.

When I first came across the Costco casket story, there was mention of other companies that sell home furniture such as bookcases etc that can be converted to caskets when the need arises. That strikes me as a creative option.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13