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Cooling Solutions for Cadaver Storage

Reliable cadaver coolers, freezers and racks for anatomy labs, medical schools and morgues. Closed 34–40°F storage. Coolers from $8,138.11.

Cooling Solutions for Cadaver Storage

American Mortuary Coolers builds cooling solutions for cadaver storage in medical schools, anatomy labs, hospital morgues, medical examiner offices and research facilities. Our coolers, freezers and racks help institutions meet the ethical and legal standards that come with every donated body, so each decedent is handled, stored and studied with dignity. Every system is a reliable mortuary cooling solution with U.S.-brand refrigeration and a published price.

  • 34–40°FCadaver cooler holding range on upright models
  • 2 to 120+ bodiesUprights, walk-ins and multi-tier racking
  • Coolers and freezersShort-term holding and long-term preservation
  • Published pricesBuilt in Johnson City, Tennessee

Cadaver Storage by Program Size

Program Typical setup Start here
Small anatomy lab or hospital morgue 2- to 4-body upright cadaver cooler 2, 3 & 4 body coolers
Body donor program or medical school Walk-in cooler with multi-tier racks and trays Anatomy program coolers
Long-term preservation Walk-in or upright mortuary freezer Mortuary freezers
Medical examiner or coroner Walk-in cooler, bariatric uprights, lifts Cadaver storage systems
High-volume holding Walk-in with 4- and 5-tier racks 12-body coolers

Prices are base configurations. Options are priced on each model page and freight is calculated at checkout.

Dignity, Ethics and Record-Keeping

Donated bodies carry obligations to donors, families and regulators. Morgue refrigeration that holds a steady temperature, closed storage that protects privacy, and tray systems that keep every decedent identified all support the ethical handling of cadavers.

  • Closed, gasketed storage instead of open shelving
  • Individual trays and tier positions for clear identification
  • Steady holding temperature with U.S.-brand refrigeration
  • Printable owner's manual and maintenance log with every cooler
  • Roller tiers and lifts that reduce manual handling
  • Bariatric-width uprights and heavy-rated racks for larger donors

Your institution remains responsible for its donor-program, anatomical-gift and recordkeeping requirements. AMC equipment supports those procedures; it does not replace them.

Racks, Trays and Lifts for Cadaver Coolers

A walk-in cadaver cooler holds as many bodies as its racking allows. AMC side-loading, end-loading and cantilever racks run from 2 to 5 tiers, and 29" polyethylene storage boards fit the extra-large positions. See the cadaver racks guide, mortuary lift systems and cadaver dissection tables to finish the room.

Procurement Codes

System Code Meaning
Federal Supply Class / NATO Supply Classification 4110 Refrigeration Equipment, which includes mortuary refrigerators
NAICS 333415 Commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing
UNSPSC 42261804 / 42261806 Morgue cabinet refrigerators / morgue freezers
NIGP 410-42 Mortuary furniture, including refrigerators
CSI MasterFormat 11 78 13 Mortuary refrigerators

These are catalog references for purchasing systems. They do not indicate a GSA Schedule, government contract or agency approval.

Questions

What temperature is used for cadaver storage?

Short-term cadaver coolers typically hold 34–40°F, the range AMC upright models are built for. Programs that keep donors for long periods add a mortuary freezer.

How many cadavers can a walk-in cooler hold?

It depends on floor size and rack layout. A 4- or 5-tier rack holds four or five bodies in one footprint, so racking usually sets the count more than the room.

Do you supply medical schools and anatomy programs?

Yes. Coolers, freezers, racks, trays, lifts and dissection tables are sold online with published prices or on a purchase order.

Need a reliable mortuary cooling solution?

Order online, send a purchase order, or call 1-888-792-9315.

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