Scissor casket lifts
A flat deck rises on a scissor frame, either manual hydraulic or battery powered. Choose this to transfer between surfaces at different heights: cot to table, rack to deck, deck to retort.
Crematory scissor lifts →Resources
Casket Lifts
Casket lifts for funeral homes and crematories: portable scissor lifts, battery body and casket lifts, gantry-style strap lifters and casket jacks.
Casket Lifts
A casket lift takes the weight off your staff every time a casket or body moves between a church truck, a table, a cooler tier, a vehicle deck or a retort. Our casket lifts are mobile. They roll to the work and need no construction, no shaftway and no inspection of a building installation. That makes them the practical choice for most funeral homes and crematories.
Types of casket lifts
Gantry-style strap lifters
A rolling boom frame lifts the casket or body on wide straps, the way an overhead gantry would, but it moves through standard doorways. Our 1,000 lb lifter raises its boom from 31" to 72".
1,000 lb Casket & Body Lifter →Battery body and casket lifts
An electric lift sized for both caskets and bodies, for teams that want push-button lifting without a full scissor deck.
Body Casket Lift XL →Casket jacks
Paired supports raise a casket 18 to 24 inches for positioning, dressing or bier work. Rated to 600 lb.
Easy Lift Casket Jacks →Covered transport lifts
A battery scissor lift with a halo frame and fabric cover, for moving a body discreetly through a facility.
Covered Cadaver Scissor Lift →Lift trolleys
Stainless lift carts built to your cooler opening and rack heights for hospital and medical examiner workflows.
Cadaver Lift Trolley →Our casket and body lift lineup
Every lift shown is in our catalog, with specifications and options on its product page.
Hydraulic Crematory Scissor LiftManual foot-pump hydraulic, 1,000 lb, 20.5" to 80"+
Low Profile Powered Crematory Lift12V battery, 13" to 69" load height, 67" x 27" top
HD 1000 MAX Mortuary Lift G1Powered, multi-directional roller top, 21" to 80"+
HD 1000 LowLoad Powered LiftLow-clearance powered loading for coolers and carts
Powered Scissor Lift, Aluminum AlloyHD-1000-AA, 1,000 lb, lighter frame to move
Covered Cadaver Scissor LiftBattery powered, 800 lb, 78" max height, halo frame
Body Casket Lift XL900 lb battery-electric body and casket lift
1,000 lb Heavy-Duty Casket & Body LifterFour nylon straps, nine 4" casters
Cadaver Lift Trolley304 stainless lift cart built to your rack heights
Easy Lift Casket Jacks Set600 lb, 18" to 24" lift rangeCadaver Transport Scissor Lift1,000 lb powered transport lift
Replacement Body Lift StrapsAdjustable four-strap set
Casket lift specifications
| Lift | Type and power | Capacity | Height range | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Crematory Scissor Lift | Scissor, manual foot-pump hydraulic | 1,000 lb | 20.5" to 80"+ | 62.5" x 25" |
| Low Profile Powered Crematory Lift | Double scissor, 12V DC battery | Over 1,000 lb | 13" to 69" | 67" x 27" multi-directional rollers |
| HD 1000 MAX Mortuary Lift G1 | Scissor, 12V DC powered | Over 1,000 lb | 21" to 80"+ | 62.5" x 25" roller top with locks |
| Powered Scissor Lift, Aluminum Alloy | Scissor, powered, aluminum frame | 1,000 lb | See product page | Stainless top |
| Covered Cadaver Scissor Lift | Scissor, battery powered, halo frame | 800 lb | Up to 78" | 28" bi-directional |
| Body Casket Lift XL | Battery-electric body and casket lift | 900 lb | See product page | Body and casket carriage |
| 1,000 lb Casket & Body Lifter | Mobile boom strap lifter | 1,000 lb | Boom 31" to 72" | Four 2" nylon straps |
| Easy Lift Casket Jacks | Manual casket jacks, set of 2 | 600 lb | 18" to 24" | Casket supports |
Mobile casket lift or installed lift?
An installed casket lift is a vertical conveyor built into a building to move caskets between floors. It needs a shaftway or enclosure, dedicated power, and permits. A mobile casket lift does the same lifting work wherever the casket is, on any single floor, with no construction. If your building has a basement prep room and a ground-floor chapel, you may need both. For everything that happens on one level, a mobile lift is the faster and far less costly answer.
- Measure the lowest and highest surfaces you transfer between
- Confirm the heaviest casket or case you handle
- Check door widths and turning space on the route
- Choose manual hydraulic for no charging, or battery for speed
- Add a scale if you weigh cases for cremation
- Plan where the lift is stored and charged
Related equipment
Racks, trays and lifts for your cooler
Storage capacity is set by the rack and tray system inside the cooler, and safe handling depends on the lift that serves it. These are the rack, tray and lift models buyers pair with our coolers most often. See the full mortuary lifts, racking systems and storage trays collection for every size and configuration.
4-Tier End-Loading Mortuary RackFour bodies per rack, loaded from the foot end
4-Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack31" x 85" footprint, 21" first tier
4-Tier Cantilever Mortuary RackOpen-front arms, mobile or stationary
TITAN 23" Stainless Steel Body Tray78" long, 18 gauge, hand slots
HD Mortuary Plastic Storage Board23.5" x 76" HDPE barrier boardHydraulic Crematory Scissor Lift1,000 lb, foot-pump hydraulicLow Profile Powered Crematory Lift12" low load height, 12V battery1,000 lb Casket & Body LifterStrap lifter, 31" to 72" boom
Frequently asked questions
What is a casket lift?
A casket lift raises, lowers or carries a casket so staff do not lift it by hand. Mobile casket lifts roll to the work; installed casket lifts move caskets between building floors.
How much weight can a casket lift handle?
Our scissor lifts and strap lifter are rated at 1,000 lb or more, the Body Casket Lift XL at 900 lb, the covered lift at 800 lb and the casket jacks at 600 lb.
Do you sell gantry lifts?
Our 1,000 lb Casket & Body Lifter is a mobile, gantry-style strap lifter. It lifts on four straps from a boom that raises from 31 to 72 inches, and it rolls on nine 4-inch casters through standard doors.
Can a casket lift load a crematory?
Yes. Scissor lifts with roller tops are commonly used to charge a retort. Match the lift's height range to your retort door height.
Is financing available?
Financing is available through Shop Pay, including 0% offers with approved credit.
Talk to the equipment team
Send your room size, door opening, capacity and receiving details. We will match the cooler, racks and lift and quote freight to your dock.
