American Mortuary Coolers — Made in Johnson City, Tennessee — Factory Direct Since 2009 — 1-888-792-9315

Mortuary Coolers, Body Coolers & Walk-In Morgue Refrigeration

American Mortuary Coolers manufactures the full spectrum of mortuary refrigeration — upright body coolers, walk-in morgue cooling systems, vault-style multi-bay units, and roll-in configurations — factory-direct from Johnson City, Tennessee. Funeral homes, hospital morgues, medical examiner offices, forensic pathology labs, university anatomy programs, and government procurement agencies have relied on AMC equipment since 2009. Call 1-888-792-9315 or submit a quote request before you commit to any purchase.

Factory Direct Only. American Mortuary Coolers sells exclusively direct from our Tennessee manufacturing facility — no distributors, no dealers, no markup. Every mortuary cooler, body cooler, and walk-in morgue refrigeration system ships from our production floor to your facility. Request a quote →

Mortuary Cooler Types & Applications

Mortuary refrigeration encompasses several distinct equipment types, each engineered for a specific facility footprint, workflow, and regulatory environment. Selecting the wrong type costs more to correct than selecting correctly from the start.

Upright Mortuary Coolers 2- to 6-body self-contained units. 110V plug-and-play. No drainage or plumbing. Designed for funeral home prep rooms and smaller morgues. Includes roll-in, extra-wide, and side-load configurations.
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Walk-In Morgue Refrigeration Custom cold rooms from 8x8 to 10x20 and beyond. NSF-certified cam-lock panels, no-floor roll-in access, integrated rack compatibility. For hospital morgues, medical examiners, and high-volume funeral homes.
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Vault-Style Morgue Coolers Individual bay-door access with telescoping stainless tray rails. 2- to 15-bay configurations. Chain-of-custody isolation per position. Institutional standard for hospital morgues, ME offices, and forensic labs.
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Roll-In Body Coolers Mortuary cot rolls directly into the cooler — no lifting required. ADA-ergonomic. Standard-width and extra-wide configurations.
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Mortuary Freezers 0°F and below for long-term anatomy storage, forensic hold cases, and extended preservation. Walk-in configurations from 6x8 through 10x25.
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Custom Walk-In Configurations Non-standard footprints, bariatric door clearance, remote refrigeration, custom interior configurations. Designed and priced to your facility specs.
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Mortuary Cooler Specifications — Operating Parameters

Parameter Upright Body Coolers Walk-In Morgue Systems Vault-Style Units
Interior temperature 34–38°F (1–3°C) 36–39°F interior / 80°F ambient 34–39°F
Power 110V self-contained 208–230V / 60Hz / 1Ph 110V or 208–230V by model
Plumbing required None None None
Insulation High-density polyurethane 4″ high-density cam-lock panels High-density polyurethane
Certification OSHA-compliant NSF-certified, DOE, UL, EPA-compliant NSF-certified, OSHA-compliant
Capacity range 2–6 bodies 6–30+ bodies 2–15 bays
Delivery No forklift required Modular, no crane or contractor Standard freight
Warranty 15-yr panels, 5-yr mechanical 10-yr panels Manufacturer warranty

Walk-In Morgue Refrigeration — Sizing by Facility Type

  • 8x8 Walk-In Morgue Cooler — 6 to 9 bodies with 3-tier rolling rack. Standard for small funeral homes and rural coroner offices. View CORELINE Series →
  • 10x10 Walk-In Morgue Cooler — 9 to 12 bodies with 4-tier cadaver rack. Mid-volume funeral homes and community hospital morgues.
  • 10x12 Walk-In Morgue Cooler — 12 to 14 bodies. The most common hospital morgue footprint. Browse Walk-In Coolers →
  • 10x16 Walk-In Morgue Cooler — 16 to 20 bodies. County medical examiner offices and large hospital systems.
  • 10x20 Walk-In Morgue Cooler — 20 to 30 bodies. State-level medical examiner facilities and mass casualty surge storage.
  • Custom Walk-In — Any non-standard footprint. Request a custom configuration quote →

Who Uses AMC Mortuary Coolers & Body Coolers

  • Funeral homes & mortuaries — independent and corporate, single-location and multi-site. Funeral home coolers →
  • Hospital morgues — community hospitals through academic medical centers. Hospital morgue coolers →
  • Medical examiner offices — county, municipal, and state-level ME facilities
  • Coroner offices — rural and regional storage, mass casualty preparedness
  • University anatomy programs — gross anatomy labs and donated body programs. University body storage →
  • Forensic pathology labs — OSHA-compliant, chain-of-custody isolation. Forensic lab coolers →
  • Crematories — pre-cremation body storage. Crematory coolers →
  • Government agencies — federal, state, municipal procurement. Request our W-9 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a mortuary cooler, body cooler, and walk-in morgue refrigeration system?

A mortuary cooler is any refrigeration unit designed to preserve human remains at 34–38°F. Body coolers typically refer to self-contained upright units for 2–6 bodies. Walk-in morgue refrigeration describes custom-built cold rooms large enough for staff entry, for facilities needing 6+ body capacity. All three are purpose-built preservation systems — distinct from commercial food-service refrigeration that is not appropriate for mortuary use.

What temperature does a mortuary cooler maintain?

Mortuary coolers and body coolers operate at 34–38°F (1–3°C). AMC specifies 36–39°F interior at 80°F ambient operating conditions. Mortuary freezers operate at 0°F or below for long-term anatomy storage. View mortuary freezer systems →

How do I choose the right mortuary cooler capacity?

Size for your peak caseload plus 20–30% headroom. Small funeral homes (under 100 cases/year) typically need 2–3 body capacity. Mid-size operations (100–300 cases) need 3–4 body. High-volume homes and centralized care centers (300+ cases) require 4–6 body upright or a custom walk-in. Call 1-888-792-9315 for a free capacity consultation.

Can mortuary coolers be financed?

Yes. AMC supports equipment financing for qualifying purchasers including funeral homes, hospitals, and government agencies. Shop Pay installments offer 0% APR on eligible orders. Section 179 tax deduction applies. View financing options →

Request a Quote — Factory Direct

All mortuary coolers, body coolers, and walk-in morgue refrigeration systems are sold factory direct. Lead times, pricing, and configuration options vary by model and current production schedule — verify all details before order approval.

Call: 1-888-792-9315 — Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4:30 PM ET
Email: cool@mymortuarycooler.com
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Address: 140 Kwick Way Lane, Unit 7, Johnson City, TN 37615

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Also see: All Mortuary Coolers · Upright Body Coolers · Walk-In Morgue Coolers · Vault-Style Coolers · Roll-In Coolers · Mortuary Freezers · Custom Walk-In Quote · Financing