How to Escape a Buried Coffin and Survive Being Buried Alive

TLDR; Being buried alive is rare, but if it happens, staying calm and taking inventory of available items can help in attempting to escape.

Being buried alive is rare, with no official statistics on its frequency.

In the 1800s, special coffins with a string tied to a bell were available for those who feared premature burial.

Embalming or refrigeration can prevent being buried alive, but embalming is not legally mandated.

Escaping a buried coffin is incredibly difficult and requires luck.

There is no official way of checking if a buried corpse is actually dead.

Freaking out inside the coffin can increase oxygen intake and do little good.

Calm down to conserve oxygen and prepare for a clear mind.

Meditate, focus on slowing breathing, and stay in control of emotions.

Check the inside of the coffin for items like a pocket knife, belt buckle, or cell phone.

Use available items to tap on the coffin lid, break out of the coffin, or attempt to call for help.

In a wooden or cardboard coffin, make a hole to crawl out, protecting your breathing ability with a shirt.

Feel for the weakest point of the coffin lid to start breaking out.

Break the lid, push dirt aside, and widen the opening to eventually make your way upwards.

Dig through the loose dirt and wriggle continuously to create a path to freedom.