2, 3, & 4 Body Coolers — The Three Sizes That Fit Most Funeral Homes

The vast majority of funeral homes and mortuaries are served by one of three cooler sizes: a 2-body cooler, a 3-body cooler, or a 4-body cooler. The right choice comes down to your annual caseload, your prep room footprint, and whether you handle bariatric cases. Every American Mortuary Coolers body cooler is 100% self-contained, plugs into a standard 110V outlet, needs no plumbing or drainage, ships without requiring a forklift, and carries a 15-year panel warranty.

This page compares all three. Jump straight to a capacity, or call 1-888-792-9315 and we'll match the right size to your operation.

2-Body, 3-Body & 4-Body — Side-by-Side Comparison

2-Body Coolers

3-Body Coolers

4-Body Coolers

Why Funeral Homes Choose AMC Body Coolers

• No forklift required — AMC delivers and places the unit inside your facility as part of standard delivery.
• 110V plug-and-play — no plumber, electrician, drainage, or dedicated circuit.
• 15-year panel warranty — plus 5-year mechanical and 2-year parts & labor, fully manufacturer-backed.
• Factory direct — built in Johnson City, Tennessee with no distributor markup.
• BBB A+ rated for 10+ years · NSF certified · OSHA compliant.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2, 3, & 4 Body Coolers

Should I buy a 2, 3, or 4 body cooler?

Match the cooler to your caseload with headroom to spare. A 2-body cooler suits single-location homes under ~100 cases/year, a 3-body (the most popular) fits 100–200 cases/year, and a 4-body serves 200–400 cases/year. Always size up slightly so you're never at maximum capacity on a busy week.

What is the difference between a 2-body, 3-body, and 4-body mortuary cooler?

The number is the body storage capacity. Beyond that, each size comes in multiple configurations — upright, roll-in, vault style, and extra-wide. All AMC units are self-contained 110V with no plumbing or drainage.

Are 2, 3, & 4 body coolers self-contained?

Yes — all AMC upright body coolers plug into a standard 110V outlet, with no plumbing, drainage, dedicated circuit, or forklift required.

What temperature do body coolers run at?

34–38°F (1–3°C) — cold enough to slow decomposition without freezing tissue. All AMC units have digital thermostats with precise control.

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