The cost of a coffin for a dignified farewell

Casket prices vary depending on material, design and equipment. Find out what options are available and what fair prices are for a good coffin.

Von Manuel Kaiser
January 20, 2025

The most important things at a glance

  • Coffin prices vary between 400 and several thousand euros.
  • Material influences costs: softwood cheaper, precious woods more expensive.
  • Standard sizes are common; plus sizes cost up to 300 euros more.
  • Extras such as upholstery or carvings increase costs by up to 500 euros.
  • Mid-range coffins (800—1,500 euros) offer quality and fairness.

For detailed information and individual advice, please read the full article.

The coffin is a central element of a burial. It is the last place a person is buried in before they find their final resting place. Choosing the right coffin is therefore of great importance and should be made with care. In addition to form, material and design, costs also play an important role. In this article, we give a detailed overview of the prices and what needs to be considered.

The range of coffin prices

The cost of a coffin can vary greatly. Simple models made of pine or spruce wood are available from around 400 euros. Higher quality coffins made of oak wood and/or with elaborate decorations, on the other hand, can cost several thousand euros. Experience has shown that the majority of the coffin models in demand are in the price range between 600 and 1,500 euros.

With our transparent fixed prices for burials and cremations A high-quality coffin of your choice made in Germany is already included.

Factors influencing the price of a coffin

Material and workmanship

The coffin material used has a big influence on the price. Inexpensive variants usually consist of softwoods such as pine or spruce. Medium price ranges often offer larch or oak coffins. The highest quality and most expensive are solid wood coffins made from precious woods such as mahogany or walnut.

Basically, solid wood coffins are more expensive than standard models with wood veneer or chipboard. The quality of workmanship and density of the wood used also has an effect on pricing.

coffin size

The size of the coffin required depends on the body size of the deceased. Standard sizes up to 1.90 m are the most common and can be found in all price ranges. For body sizes over 1.90 m or very plump deceased people, oversized or extra-wide coffins are required, which result in correspondingly higher costs - an average additional 100 to 300 euros. Children's coffins up to 1.20 m are cheaper due to lower quantities of material and fortunately less demand.

Furnishing and ornaments

On request, a coffin can be customized with various extras. These include high-quality blankets, pillows and upholstery, intricate carvings, symbols and fittings. Depending on expenditure and materials, the optional equipment increases total costs by up to 500 euros and more.

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The coffin is a central element of a burial. It is the last place a person is buried in before they find their final resting place. Choosing the right coffin is therefore of great importance and should be made with care. In addition to form, material and design, costs also play an important role. In this article, we give a detailed overview of the prices and what needs to be considered.

The range of coffin prices

The cost of a coffin can vary greatly. Simple models made of pine or spruce wood are available from around 400 euros. Higher quality coffins made of oak wood and/or with elaborate decorations, on the other hand, can cost several thousand euros. Experience has shown that the majority of the Coffin Models in Demand are in the price range between 600 and 1,500 euros.

With our transparent fixed prices for classic burials and urn burials A high-quality coffin of your choice made in Germany is already included.

Factors influencing the price of a coffin

Material and workmanship

The Coffin Material Used Has a Big Influence on the Price Inexpensive variants usually consist of softwoods such as pine or spruce. Medium price ranges often offer larch or oak coffins. The highest quality and most expensive are solid wood coffins made from precious woods such as mahogany or walnut.

Basically, solid wood coffins are more expensive than standard models with wood veneer or chipboard. The quality of workmanship and density of the wood used also has an effect on pricing.

Coffin size

The size of the coffin required depends on the body size of the deceased. Standard sizes up to 1.90 m are the most common and can be found in all price ranges. For body sizes over 1.90 m or very plump deceased people, oversized or extra-wide coffins are required, which result in correspondingly higher costs - an average additional 100 to 300 euros. Children's Coffins up to 1.20 m are cheaper due to lower quantities of material and fortunately less demand.

Furnishing and Ornaments

On request, a coffin can be customized with various extras. These include high-quality blankets, pillows and upholstery, intricate carvings, symbols and fittings. Depending on expenditure and materials, the optional equipment increases total costs by up to 500 euros and more.

Coffin costs and advice from us

We would be happy to help you find the right coffin for the last farewell. In a non-binding consultation, we will work together to determine your wishes in terms of appearance, quality and budget. Based on our transparently designed price lists, you can then make a selection in peace and quiet.

In general, we believe that the chosen coffin should adequately reflect the deceased's appreciation in terms of quality and price. We therefore advise against the cheapest coffin models. The solid mid-range between 800 and 1500 euros usually offers a good balance of price and quality.

In order to be able to select the coffin as independently of the budget and free of constraints as possible, we recommend early funeral planning. With a trust pension account or taking out death benefit insurance, the selection of the coffin model can also be very well financially secured.

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Whether it's a fire or burial, classic or modern, inexpensive or high-quality: together with you, we will find a solution that harmoniously combines all aspects. Honesty and transparency are paramount.

We would be happy to discuss the various options for designing a coffin with you. We see ourselves as empathetic advisors in a sensitive phase of life, not as salespeople. Through expert advice, we would like to provide you with the best possible protection for your decision.

This allows you to focus on what's important: a dignified last journey for a loved one that will be remembered forever.

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Whether it's a fire or burial, classic or modern, inexpensive or high-quality: together with you, we will find a solution that harmoniously combines all aspects. Honesty and transparency are paramount.

We would be happy to discuss the various options for designing a coffin with you. We see ourselves as empathetic advisors in a sensitive phase of life, not as salespeople. Through expert advice, we would like to provide you with the best possible protection for your decision.

This allows you to focus on what's important: a dignified last journey for a loved one that will be remembered forever.

To find out more about the costs of a funeral, read our article here.

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Manuel Kaiser Founder & Managing Director

Manuel has worked in the service sector for many years, particularly in the digital sector. With Memovida, he wants to make burials easier and more transparent. His aim: a service that focuses on people and their needs — without complicated processes, but with genuine support in difficult times.

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