Georgia Mortuary Cooler Requirements 2026: What Rule 250-6 Actually Says

Georgia sets no cooler temperature in Rule 250-6-.06; here is what the code requires and the 37–38°F standard to use. Coolers from $7,414.11, in stock.

July 12, 2025 3 min read

Georgia law does not set a numeric temperature or a time limit for storing a body in a cooler. The Georgia State Board of Funeral Service regulates the preparation room instead. Because there is no state number, a 36–38°F setpoint with a daily log is a defensible standard that matches neighboring state rules. Coolers start at $7,414.11.

Georgia at a glance

Preparation room: running hot and cold water, non-absorbent floors and walls, ventilation, sanitary table (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 250-6-.06)
Statute: preparation room with nonporous flooring, drainage and ventilation (O.C.G.A. § 43-18-70(b)(2))
Cooler temperature and time trigger: not stated in Georgia code
Authority: Georgia State Board of Funeral Service

What the Georgia rules cover

Rule 250-6-.06 requires embalming rooms to have hot and cold running water, sanitary non-absorbent floors and walls, permanent ventilation, a non-absorbent preparation table with a proper drain or receptacle, separate disinfection for hands and instruments, and to be used only for embalming. Section 43-18-70(b)(2) repeats the preparation room standard in statute. The refrigeration reference in § 43-18-70(d) concerns living quarters for a resident director, not body storage.

Setting a defensible standard

Without a state number, inspectors and families look to accepted practice. Alabama crematories must hold 35–45°F, Florida requires 40°F or less after 24 hours, and Michigan requires 36–39°F. A cooler set at 37–38°F, with a written log, meets all three. Compare every state in our 50-state cooler regulations guide.

Mortuary coolers for Georgia funeral homes, from $7,414.11

2 Body Standard Roll-In Mortuary Cooler – Model 2BR

Two-body roll-in cooler for funeral homes holding a body past the state refrigeration trigger.

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3-body standard upright mortuary cooler for funeral homes and morgue refrigerated body storage

3-Body Mortuary Refrigerator

Three trays, upright footprint, for growing call volume.

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2 Body Cadaver Mortuary Coolers and Cooling Systems

2-Body Extra-Wide Mortuary Refrigerator

Extra-wide trays for bariatric cases.

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4-Body Extra-Wide Mortuary Refrigerator

Four extra-wide positions for crematories and multi-location firms.

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6x8 Walk-In Mortuary Refrigerator

Walk-in capacity for racks and cots; suited to refrigeration facilities.

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10x10 Walk-In Mortuary Refrigerator

Large walk-in for regional crematories and medical examiner overflow.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Georgia set a mortuary cooler temperature?

No. Georgia Rule 250-6-.06 and O.C.G.A. § 43-18-70 set preparation-room sanitation standards but do not state a body-storage temperature or time trigger.

What temperature should a Georgia funeral home use?

Most neighboring states set 40°F or less, and several require 36–39°F. Setting your cooler at 36–38°F and logging readings matches the 40°F-or-less standard used by neighboring Florida and the 35–45°F crematory band in Alabama.

Who regulates Georgia funeral homes?

The Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, under the Secretary of State.

How much does a mortuary cooler cost in Georgia?

AMC mortuary coolers start at $7,414.11. Freight is calculated at checkout.

Related state guides

This guide summarizes published code text as of November 1, 2026. It is not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your state board before you buy or change procedures. Freight for every cooler is calculated at checkout.