Abstract: A modular casket includes a body receiving compartment defined by at least one modular base section having a rectangular base panel and a pair of rectangular side panels integrally hingedly connected to the base panel along longitudinal marginal edges, and a pair of modular end pieces each of which includes a bottom wall and an upstanding end wall. The base panel, side panels and modular end pieces have mutually cooperable connecting flanges formed thereon which are adapted for selective interconnection to establish a body receiving compartment having an upper peripheral edge on which a modular cover lid may be mounted in sealed relation. The various modular components are made of a lightweight, high strength double-wall plastic construction and facilitate shipment and storage in compact kit form for assembly at the point of use without special tools.