The difference between a coffin and a casket

Coffins and caskets are two types of containers that are used to bury the dead.

While they are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two that are worth noting.
What's the difference between the two?

The basic difference between a coffin and a casket is the shape.

A coffin gets wider at the shoulders and then tapers thinner towards the feet. A casket is rectangular in shape and Overall, it is bulkier and heavier than a coffin.

In general, coffins are more economical than caskets which makes them ideal for burial in an existing gravesite or cremation.

1. Casket 

A casket is a specially-designed box made to contain a deceased person’s body. It’s typically used during a funeral service for viewing the body. 

2. Coffin

Unlike caskets, coffins have six sides to them instead of four. Plus, the top of the coffin is wider than its bottom. Coffins get tapered to conform to the shape of a human form.