coffin Emoji
⚰️ · U+26B0 U+FE0F · Emoji 1.0
What does the coffin emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Sorrow and mourning are conveyed by the ⚰️ emoji, which literally represents a coffin, a box used to hold a deceased person's body for burial or cremation. Figuratively, it is used to express that something is dead or has come to an end, such as a relationship or an idea. In slang, the ⚰️ emoji can also be used to jokingly imply that something is so bad it's killed the speaker, or to refer to vampires or other undead creatures in a humorous or ironic way. Its use often implies a sense of finality or irreversibility.
How the coffin emoji is used
The tone when using the ⚰️ emoji can range from somber and respectful to humorous and sarcastic, depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and recipient. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the ⚰️ emoji is often used in a more playful or ironic way, particularly among younger generations. In texting and social media comments, the emoji can be used to add a touch of dark humor or whimsy to an otherwise serious conversation. Tone and intent can be crucial in avoiding misunderstandings when using the ⚰️ emoji.
coffin emoji examples
- just watched the worst movie ever ⚰️
- our relationship is dead ⚰️
How to copy the coffin emoji
To use the coffin emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+26B0 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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coffin emoji on different platforms
How the coffin emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



coffin Emoji Details
| Emoji | ⚰️ |
| Name | coffin |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+26B0 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :coffin: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
coffin Emoji FAQ
Sorrow and mourning are conveyed by the ⚰️ emoji, which literally represents a coffin, a box used to hold a deceased person's body for burial or cremation. Figuratively, it is used to express that something is dead or has come to an end, such as a relationship or an idea.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ⚰️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+26B0 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :coffin:.
People also search for the coffin emoji as dead, death, vampire.