A casket usually weighs about 150 to 250 pounds, though lighter models can be under 100 pounds and heavier metal or oversized caskets can go well above 300 pounds.

Typical ranges

  • Wooden caskets: often 150 to 250 pounds.
  • Metal caskets: often 160 to 300 pounds, depending on the metal and construction.
  • Lightweight options like cardboard or wicker: often around 20 to 110 pounds.

What changes the weight

The biggest factors are material, size, and added hardware or padding. Oversized caskets can be much heavier, sometimes reaching 500 pounds or more.

Practical note

If you’re asking about carrying one, the total load is the casket plus the body inside, so the combined weight can be much higher than the casket alone.