The invention relates to a coffin for multiple use comprising an outer coffin (1) comprising a base plate (2), side walls (3) and a cover (7), wherein one of the side walls (3) and / or the cover (7) as a pivotable flap (4) is / are, and an inner casket (5) provided in the outer coffin (1) can be inserted. There is provided a decorative shell (6), which essentially has the contour of the cover (7) of the outer coffin (1) and placed on this and if necessary this can be fixed.
