Buy some black plastic chain and a couple of cheap padlocks from the hardware store. Wrap two sections of the chain around the coffin and padlock together. You can add a fake hand or skeleton hand between the lid and case as though something inside is trying to escape.

Dress as a vampire and lay in the coffin very still. When trick or treaters get close, jump up at them.

Use a coffin or casket as a center-piece at your Halloween party. Place on a stand and add two large candles in holders at each end. Make sure that the candle-holders have wax catch-wells, and only use dripless candles, you don't want melted candle wax running all over your coffin. In the center of the coffin place a Halloween or Autumn themed floral arrangement.

Use a coffin as a table for your treats or at your Halloween party.

Using a skeleton or vampire prop raiser and add to your coffin.