How many bays do vault morgue coolers come in?

Bay counts typically range from 2 to 15, and multiple units can be combined for additional capacity.

What temperature do vault morgue coolers maintain?

They hold 36 to 39 degrees Fahrenheit, with freezer options available for long-term holds.

CoronerDirect™ — by MyMortuaryCooler.com

Vault Morgue Coolers

Purpose-Built Solutions for Medical Examiners & Coroners

Vault morgue coolers are multi-bay refrigerated cabinets that store several decedents in a compact, secure, side-by-side configuration. For coroner and medical examiner offices that need maximum capacity in minimal floor space, vault-style coolers deliver high-density storage without a walk-in build-out. CoronerDirect™ helps facilities choose the right bay count and configuration.

Request Planning Assistance Call 1-888-792-9315

What Is a Vault Morgue Cooler?

A vault morgue cooler is a self-contained refrigerated cabinet organized into individual bays, each holding one decedent on a tray or rack. Bay counts typically run from 2 to 15. Unlike a walk-in, a vault cooler ships as a unit, plugs in, and requires only power and a level floor — making it the fastest path to organized, high-density storage.

Bay Configurations & Capacity

Vault coolers scale by bay: a small ME suite may need a 2- or 3-bay unit, while a busy county office runs 9 to 15 bays or multiple units side by side. Each bay is independently accessible, so staff retrieve a specific decedent without disturbing others — which matters for chain of custody.

Temperature & Construction

Vault coolers hold 36–39°F with stainless interiors for sanitation and durability. American-made units use heavy-gauge steel, sealed gasketing, and serviceable refrigeration. Continuous monitoring confirms each unit stays in range across the day.

Vault Coolers vs. Walk-In Systems

Vault coolers win on speed and footprint: no construction, no slab, fast deployment. Walk-ins win on raw capacity and custom layout. Many facilities use both — vault coolers for active cases and a walk-in for volume.

Access & Handling

Pair vault bays with full-extension trays and rail systems so one technician can extend, transfer, and return a decedent safely. Add a lift for bariatric cases to protect staff from injury.

Related Storage Systems