HTML Entity for Coffin (⚰)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+26B0

HTML Entity for Coffin (⚰) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Coffin Entity?

Coffin (⚰) is the Unicode character at U+26B0 in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (official name: COFFIN). It is a symbolic glyph used in Halloween, gothic, or memorial contexts — use it carefully and respectfully.

Remember

Character     ⚰
Unicode       U+26B0
Hex entity    &#x26B0;
Decimal       &#9904;
Named entity  (none)
CSS escape    \26B0

All of these produce the same glyph: ⚰. Prefer a typed ⚰ or hex ⚰ in hand-written HTML; use decimal when generating numeric-only markup.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⚰`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`⚰`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⚰`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\26B0`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	none	Use hex or decimal instead

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Hand-written HTML	Type `⚰` or use `⚰`
Generated / numeric-only markup	`⚰` or `⚰`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\26B0"`
Funeral urn symbol	⚱ U+26B1
Sensitive memorial copy	Prefer clear text; use the glyph only when appropriate

See it

Live Preview

Coffin rendered in common writing contexts.

Inline text ⚰ Symbol

Large glyph ⚰

Compared ⚰ ⚱

Monospace mark: ⚰

With entities Hex: ⚰ | Decimal: ⚰

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Coffin with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⚰ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Coffin (⚰) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\26B0";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Coffin using Hex Code: &#x26B0;</p>
  <p>Coffin using HTML Code: &#9904;</p>
  <p id="point">Coffin using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⚰</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+26B0 → ⚰ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⚰.

2. Decimal: same code point as 9904 → ⚰. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \26B0 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⚰ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed ⚰: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Coffin entities.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named reference for U+26B0. Use ⚰ or ⚰.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\26B0 belongs in CSS. ⚰ / ⚰ belong in HTML.

⚰ vs ⚱

Different characters

⚰ is U+26B0. Funeral urn ⚱ is U+26B1.

A11y

Do not rely on the glyph alone

Pair ⚰ with text (or an accessible name). On memorial pages, prefer clear wording over symbol-only meaning.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⚰, not &#9904.

Fonts

Coverage varies

Some fonts lack ⚰. If it falls back to a box, try a font with broader Miscellaneous Symbols coverage.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Coffin (U+26B0) and its entity forms (⚰, ⚰, CSS \\26B0) are supported in all mainstream browsers that handle Unicode. Glyph availability depends on fonts.

✓ Universal support

Coffin (⚰)

Type ⚰, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding and fonts support it.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+26B0 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⚰ or a typed ⚰ when you need this glyph. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\26B0 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: coffin is U+26B0 (decimal 9904).
HTML: use ⚰ or ⚰ (no named entity).
CSS: use \26B0 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⚰ ≠ ⚱ (coffin ≠ funeral urn).

One line: U+26B0 → ⚰ / ⚰ / CSS \26B0.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display coffin (⚰) in HTML?

Use ⚰ (hex), ⚰ (decimal), or the CSS escape \26B0 in the content property. All render ⚰. You can also paste ⚰ directly when your file is UTF-8. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for coffin?

U+26B0 (hex 26B0, decimal 9904). Unicode names it COFFIN. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols block.

Is there a named HTML entity for ⚰?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ⚰. Use numeric references like ⚰ or ⚰.

When should I use ⚰?

Use it sparingly for Halloween, gothic, or memorial contexts where this exact glyph is needed. Prefer clear text labels for sensitive memorial pages, and SVG when you need precise icon design.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+26B0?

HTML entities (⚰ or ⚰) go in markup. The CSS escape \26B0 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

How is ⚰ different from ⚱?

⚰ (U+26B0) is COFFIN. ⚱ (U+26B1) is FUNERAL URN — a related but different memorial symbol with its own code point.

Did you know?

Coffin is Unicode U+26B0 (decimal 9904) — official name COFFIN in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. HTML5 has no named entity. It is not the funeral urn (U+26B1 ⚱).

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