Custom Coffin Shaped Boxes & Coffin Shaped Packaging
The coffin shape has moved a long way from novelty. Gothic jewellery brands, alternative cosmetics, horror themed subscription boxes and Halloween ranges all use it now, and it works because it is instantly recognisable. Nobody scrolls past a coffin shaped box. We produce a lot of coffin shaped packaging at ZEE Packaging and this is one of our more enjoyable formats to build.
The Shape Does The Marketing
A coffin shaped box gets noticed without needing loud print.
- Instantly recognisable, even at thumbnail size online
- Photographs extremely well, which drives social sharing
- Suits gothic, alternative and horror themed brands naturally
- Halloween ranges sell through faster in a themed format
- Customers keep them, since the shape is worth displaying
- Restraint in the print works better than a busy design
Most brands choosing coffin shaped packaging do it because customers post photographs of it unprompted.
Worth understanding before you plan the budget.
- A shaped die costs more than a standard rectangular one
- That tooling is a one off, not a per order charge
- The angled sides need careful scoring or they crease badly
- Nesting is less efficient, so board waste is slightly higher
- A lid that follows the shape needs tighter tolerance
- We quote tooling separately so you can weigh it properly
- Rigid lid and base the premium coffin shaped box
- Folding carton version a lower cost option for volume
- Magnetic closure top tier coffin shaped packaging
- Hinged lid opens like a proper casket
- With a fitted insert jewellery, cosmetics and small items
- Window version shows the contents through a shaped cut
Sizes We Print Regular
Every coffin shaped box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 4" x 2.5" x 1" for jewellery and small items
- 6" x 3.5" x 1.5" for cosmetics
- 8" x 4.5" x 2" for a small gift set
- 10" x 6" x 2.5" for a subscription box
- 12" x 7" x 3" for a larger collection
- 3" x 2" x 1" for a favour or novelty size
Board And Finish
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt with a litho printed wrap
- Black core board so the crease never shows white
- SBS C1S at 20pt to 24pt for folding versions
- Matte or soft touch lamination, which suits dark artwork
- Silver, gold and holographic foil for contrast
- Flocked or velvet touch insert for a properly gothic feel
Black dominates this category, and black is harder to print well than most colours. We build a rich black rather than a single pass so the depth is genuinely there.
Kinder Material Choices
- Recycled greyboard core under a printed wrap
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Deboss instead of foil where recyclability matters
- Paperboard inserts rather than foam
- A coffin shaped box people display and keep
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so an independent brand can test the format
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request, essential on a shaped structure
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the tooling?
Less than most people expect, and it is charged once rather than per order. We quote it upfront so you can weigh it against the volume.
Will the angled corners crease properly?
With correct scoring, yes. Angled panels need more care than a rectangle, which is why we always sample a shaped die first.
Can you do a hinged lid?
We do, which opens like an actual casket. It suits jewellery and cosmetics particularly well.
Why does black print unevenly?
A single black pass reads grey and patchy. We build a rich black with underlying colour so the depth is real.
Do you supply the insert?
We do, in die cut board, flocked board or moulded pulp depending on the product and the look.
Is it suitable for Halloween runs?
Very much so, and we would say order by September. Seasonal demand concentrates sharply in this category.
What am I looking to spend on a coffin box?
Rough estimate is $0.55 to $1.40 per unit for a folding version, $2.40 to $5.50 for rigid with a wrap and $3.20 to $7.00 for magnetic closure at moderate quantity. Tooling is a small one off. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
