Mortuary Coolers

Walk-In Mortuary Coolers

Walk-in mortuary coolers and morgue refrigerators for funeral homes, hospitals and medical examiners. Compare footprints, rack layouts, floor and door options, and refrigeration on each model.

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Walk-in mortuary cooler buying guide

A walk-in mortuary cooler, also called a mortuary refrigerator or morgue cooler, is sized by how many bodies you hold, whether you need cooling or freezing, and the room it goes in.

  1. Step 1

    Size by body count

    A 10x10 walk-in mortuary cooler holds 12 bodies on three 4-tier mortuary racks. Sizes run from 6x6 up to 20x40.

  2. Step 2

    Cooler or freezer

    Walk-in mortuary coolers hold at 34 to 40°F for days to weeks. Choose a walk-in mortuary freezer for long-term storage at 0°F to −10°F.

  3. Step 3

    Plan the room

    Measure the floor space and ceiling height, then plan the door location, rack layout and room for a body lift.

Walk-in sizeDimensionsModels and current price
Compact walk-in coolers6x6 to 8x106x8 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $9,707.508x8 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $11,261.808x10 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $11,880.63
Mid-size walk-in coolers10x10 to 12x1610x10 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $12,865.0510x12 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $15,476.1412x12 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $17,07212x16 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $19,776.40
Large walk-in coolers14x14 to 20x4014x14 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $19,98716x16 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $22,927.3016x20 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $25,708.1020x40 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler from $44,445

Smaller space? See cabinet mortuary coolers and body coolers for funeral homes. Long-term storage: mortuary freezers. Fill it with mortuary racks, or request a formal quote · 1-888-792-9315.

Walk-in morgue coolers: what to know before you buy

A morgue cooler, also called a mortuary cooler, cadaver cooler or body refrigerator, is refrigerated storage that holds remains just above freezing to slow decomposition until embalming, viewing, autopsy, cremation or burial. Funeral homes, hospitals, medical examiners, coroners and anatomy programs use them. American Mortuary Coolers units are set up for 34–40°F body holding. For long-term storage, see our morgue freezers.

When should a facility choose a walk-in morgue cooler?

A walk-in makes sense once you regularly hold more bodies than an upright or roll-in unit can take, or when you need space for racks, carts and trays. Our walk-ins range from 6′ × 8′ to 24′ × 24′, with racking planned from the interior dimensions.

How many bodies does a morgue cooler hold?

Size to your peak caseload, not your average week, and plan for your largest expected case. Upright and roll-in units hold 2 to 4 bodies. A 20′ × 20′ walk-in holds 30 to 50 bodies on 4-tier side-loading racks, each tier rated to 850 lb.

What features matter in a mortuary cooler?

Look for 4″ urethane insulated panels, self-contained or remote split refrigeration, NSF and UL listings, ASTM E84 Class A panels and DOE/EPA EISA 2007 walk-in compliance. HALO Smart monitoring with 24/7 alerts is available on select walk-in models.

How are mortuary coolers delivered and installed?

Coolers ship by LTL freight. Walk-in systems arrive palletized, so a forklift or fork-equipped equipment is needed at delivery, and some upright units ship unassembled. Lead time, freight and installation details are listed on each product page.

What power does a mortuary cooler need?

Our 2-body standard roll-in cooler runs on 115V single-phase power with a NEMA 5-20R plug. Upright vault-style units and most larger systems need 208–230V. Each product page lists its electrical requirements, so confirm them with your electrician before ordering.

Can we finance or use a purchase order?

Yes. 0% financing offers are through Shop Pay with approved credit, and we accept purchase orders from municipal, county, state, university and hospital buyers.

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