Best Halloween Coffins

Updated October 2020
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Best of the Best
Halloween Haunters 5' 4" Life-Sized Animated Shaking Foam Coffin
Halloween Haunters
5' 4" Life-Sized Animated Shaking Foam Coffin
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If you don't mind the price, this is a unique novelty item that will add fun to your Halloween celebrations.

Pros

Decorative foam coffin lights up, howls, and shakes. Lightweight. Features a wooden look with chains. Stands 5 feet 4 inches tall. Makes a fun prop for Halloween parties, yards, and haunted houses.

Cons

Requires batteries to operate. Falls on the higher end of the price spectrum.

Best Bang for the Buck
Morris Costumes Coffin with Lid
Morris Costumes
Coffin with Lid
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An affordable decorative coffin that's practical as a prop, but the fabric material may not meet your expectations.

Pros

Lightweight and easy to maneuver. Has a working lid that fastens with hook-and-loop tape. Makes a fun prop for Halloween or theatrical events. Available in black or brown. Inexpensive.

Cons

The material is flimsy and doesn't quite have the true wood-like look as advertised.

Stumps 3D Creepy Coffin
Stumps
3D Creepy Coffin
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The perfect creepy prop for your Halloween get-together — nice quality and an authentic look for a decent price.

Pros

Has a spooky-looking spiderweb and skull graphics. Over 5 feet in height. Made of cardboard that is reasonably sturdy. Easy to put together.

Cons

Doesn't have a back, but that doesn't affect its decorative appeal.

Northlight 48" Battery Operated LED Lighted Skeleton in Coffin
Northlight
48" Battery Operated LED Lighted Skeleton in Coffin
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This lighted coffin will make a great addition to your creepy decor, whether you want to place it indoors or outdoors.

Pros

Lighted with a skeleton for a scary effect. Light has a convenient timer. 48-inches tall. Easy to see from a distance to entice trick-or-treaters. Can be used outdoors.

Cons

Requires assembly and batteries.

Fun World Costumes R.I.P. Collapsible Wood Design Coffin
Fun World Costumes
R.I.P. Collapsible Wood Design Coffin
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A convenient option that has numerous possibilities for Halloween decorating. Makes a neat stage prop, too.

Pros

Lightweight and collapsible — easy to store away. 5-feet tall with a functional lid, so you can put things inside. 2 supports included. Fabric withstands light wind and rain.

Cons

Fabric, so not very sturdy without being secured. Not a genuine wooden coffin.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

30 Models Considered
30 Hours Researched
3 Experts Interviewed
65 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

A Halloween coffin is an essential Halloween decoration. It is spooky and fun, and the coffin is sure to grab your interest any time you see it. Additionally, a Halloween coffin is easy to set up both indoors and outdoors, and it offers a great decoration to use at a Halloween party or place in your front yard for Halloween. A Halloween coffin is constructed from fabric and other high-quality materials, and as such, can withstand wind, rain and other harsh weather conditions. Plus, Halloween coffins are available in multiple sizes and designs. A Halloween coffin also is easy to store, ensuring you can keep it safe in your home and use it year after year.

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Halloween Haunters

5' 4" Life-Sized Animated Shaking Foam Coffin

Halloween Haunters

5' 4" Life-Sized Animated Shaking Foam Coffin

If you don't mind the price, this is a unique novelty item that will add fun to your Halloween celebrations.

$28
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Morris Costumes

Coffin with Lid

Morris Costumes

Coffin with Lid

An affordable decorative coffin that's practical as a prop, but the fabric material may not meet your expectations.
$49
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Stumps

3D Creepy Coffin

Stumps

3D Creepy Coffin

The perfect creepy prop for your Halloween get-together — nice quality and an authentic look for a decent price.

$43
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Northlight

48" Battery Operated LED Lighted Skeleton in Coffin

Northlight

48" Battery Operated LED Lighted Skeleton in Coffin

This lighted coffin will make a great addition to your creepy decor, whether you want to place it indoors or outdoors.

$68
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Fun World Costumes

R.I.P. Collapsible Wood Design Coffin

Fun World Costumes

R.I.P. Collapsible Wood Design Coffin

A convenient option that has numerous possibilities for Halloween decorating. Makes a neat stage prop, too.
$34

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