Coffin Sizes Guide 2026 — Standard, Oversized & Custom for Funeral Homes | Nova Coffin

Q: What is the standard coffin size in Europe?

The most common standard coffin size in Europe is 200 cm (L) × 65 cm (W, widest point) × 40 cm (H), with an interior clearance of approximately 190 cm × 55 cm. However, dimensions vary by country — German standards tend to be slightly wider (up to 70 cm) than Southern European norms.

Q: What size is an oversized or bariatric coffin?

Oversized (bariatric) coffins typically range from 210–240 cm (L) × 80–100 cm (W), accommodating body weights up to 250 kg+. Nova Coffin supplies XXL models in MDF 22mm from stock and custom dimensions on request with a minimum 25-unit order.

Q: Can coffin dimensions be customised?

Yes. Nova Coffin offers custom dimensions with a minimum order of 25 units. Standard lead time is 15–20 working days for custom-dimensioned models. Typical custom parameters include: length (195–250 cm), width (60–110 cm), height (35–55 cm), interior depth.

EU Standard Coffin Size Chart

Size Category	Ext. L	Ext. W	Int. L	Int. W	Capacity
Short (Juvenile)	160 cm	55 cm	152 cm	46 cm	up to 50 kg
Standard (EU)	200 cm	65 cm	190 cm	55 cm	up to 120 kg
Standard Wide (DE/NL)	200 cm	70 cm	190 cm	60 cm	up to 140 kg
Long (Tall)	215 cm	68 cm	205 cm	57 cm	up to 130 kg
Oversized (XL)	215 cm	83 cm	204 cm	72 cm	up to 200 kg
Bariatric (XXL)	220 cm	100 cm	208 cm	88 cm	up to 300 kg

Dimensions in cm. All measurements are approximate and vary by model. Contact Nova Coffin for exact technical drawings.

Country-Specific Size Norms

🇩🇪 Germany

200×65–70 cm standard. Wider norms due to larger average body habitus. XL common.

🇫🇷 France

200×65 cm standard. Specific interior depth requirements apply for certain burial grounds.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

200×68 cm standard. High cremation rate (82%) — cremation specs critical.

🇵🇱 Poland

200×65 cm standard. Orthodox cross-top models widely used in Eastern Poland.

🇷🇴 Romania

200×65 cm standard. Orthodox models dominant — shoulder width and lid profile important.

🇮🇹 Italy

200×64 cm standard. Regional variation — Northern Italy prefers narrower profiles.

Measuring for the Right Coffin Size

To select the correct coffin, funeral homes typically measure: shoulder width, body length, and total body girth. A rule of thumb is to add 10–15 cm to shoulder width for exterior width, and 10 cm to body length for exterior length.

→Standard sizing: shoulder width + 10 cm = interior width

→Standard sizing: body height + 10 cm = interior length

→For body weight over 120 kg: order Wide or XL model

→For body height over 200 cm: order Long (215 cm ext.) model

→For bariatric cases (>150 kg): confirm interior width ≥ 72+ cm

What is the standard coffin size in Europe?

200 cm (L) × 65 cm (W) exterior, with interior clearance ~190 × 55 cm. Germany and Netherlands trend slightly wider (up to 70 cm exterior width).

What size is an oversized or bariatric coffin?

210–220 cm (L) × 80–100 cm (W) exterior. Nova Coffin XXL models accommodate body weight up to 300 kg. Custom dimensions on request (min. 25 units).

Can coffin dimensions be customised?

Yes. Custom length (195–250 cm), width (60–110 cm), and height (35–55 cm). Minimum order 25 units. 15–20 working day production lead time.

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