The traditional choice for many. But did you know that a coffin can come in all different shapes and sizes, customised to reflect the person inside. The difference between a casket and a coffin is that a coffin gets wider at the head and tapers down to the feet. A casket however is rectangle in design and is often heavier. It also commonly has a part that can be lifted up to view the body and is made from expensive wood and metal. Caskets also often have a bar along the sides for lifting and are often a bit more pricey. Essentialy they both do the same job, which is your preference?