1. By: Mary-Claire Wilcox
History of the Coffin
By: Mary-Claire Wilcox

2. Table of Contents Ancient Coffins Layers of the Ancient Coffins
Modern Day Coffins

3. Ancient Coffins Invented in Egypt and Europe
They were used when Pharaohs died
The Pharaohs were put into many layers of coffins for extra protection

4. Ancient Coffins
In Europe the Celts were known for making coffins out of flat stones
These coffins were made in in the 8th century or the 700s

5. Layers of the Ancient Coffin
Ancient coffins were made with many layers for protection from grave robbers and other evil things
3 layers

6. Layers of the Ancient Coffins
Layer 1=outer coffin
Layer 2= inner coffin
(This coffin was protected with spells and charms)
Layer3= mummy

7. Modern Day Coffins Not a true inventor
Steel coffins were introduced in the 1840s
Coffins can be made in tons of shapes sizes and colors

8. Modern Day Coffins Materials Materials of Trim Shapes
Iron Whale bone Chicken
Wood Elephant ivory Chocolate box
Steel Precious metals Wine opener
Fiber glass Car Gold Guitar
Glass Fish
Wool ect.
Bamboo
Wicker

9. Conclusion The coffin is very interesting
It has unique shapes and colors
When I die I might be in a chicken coffin and you in a Guitar

10. Work Cited
Hilton, Coakley, “History of Funeral Caskets or Coffins,” Hiltons Mortuary. 6 Aug. 2012, Hiltons Mortuary Inc. 9 may
Malam, John. Amazing History: Mummies. North Dakota: Smart Apple Media 2008.
Neighbors, Joy. “History of Coffins,” A Grave Interest. 10 Aug.2012, 9 May