Online coffin and casket supplier

Families looking for lower-cost or eco-friendly options, small funeral homes, and people pre-planning a funeral.

A margin between the wholesale price and your selling price, plus delivery charges. Add-ons such as urns, linings and keepsakes can raise the value of each order.

• Building or managing a simple website
• Supplier negotiation and organization
• Calm, compassionate communication

• Rules on selling caskets directly to the public vary by province, so check with your provincial funeral regulator
• Delivery of large, heavy items needs reliable freight partners, and long distances in Canada can be costly
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold and check provincial sales tax rules
• Quebec requires French-language websites and materials, so check the rules before selling there
• Clear return, delay and damage policies, since the purchase is time-sensitive

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your website, supplier arrangements, insurance and any stock you choose to hold. Many orders can ship direct from the supplier, which may keep stock low.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you win. The estimates assume at least about eight hours a week and are not guaranteed.

Check with your provincial funeral regulator about rules on selling caskets directly to the public. Also check freight options for large items, liability insurance, GST/HST and provincial sales tax, clear return and delay policies, and Quebec's French-language website requirements.