Coffin emoji meaning

The coffin emoji represents a wooden casket, commonly associated with death or funerals. It is usually shown in shades of brown and may occasionally include details like handles, a cross, or decorative elements such as flowers on its surface. This emoji is often used in discussions about topics related to death or mourning, either in a literal or symbolic sense. People also use it to express that something is no longer relevant, is outdated, or to humorously describe a situation as overly dramatic. In addition, it might be seen in messages reflecting on serious subjects, such as the end of life or remembrance ceremonies. Its presence in digital communication provides a simple way to address or acknowledge themes of loss, finality, or closure.

The coffin emoji was approved in Unicode 4.1 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/13207