Body Lifts, Casket Lifts & Battery-Powered Options

Body and casket lifts protect staff from the repetitive, heavy lifting that's a leading source of injury in mortuary and crematory work — and the options span manual hydraulic, powered, and battery-electric designs.

The main lift types

• Hydraulic scissor lifts — manual pump operation, rated up to 1,000 lb, our mortuary lifts collection covers standard configurations.
• Powered scissor lifts — electric operation for higher-frequency use, reducing physical effort per lift cycle.
• Battery-powered lifts — cordless operation for facilities without a convenient power outlet at the lift point.
• Covered/concealed lifts — hydraulic carriers with a covered design for dignified transport in hospital and public-facing settings.

Casket lifts specifically

Casket lifts serve crematory retort loading and casket-handling applications, typically rated to the same 1,000 lb class as body lifts — see our crematory scissor lifts for retort-loading-specific models.

Choosing between manual, powered, and battery

Manual hydraulic costs less and suits lower-frequency use. Powered and battery-electric reduce operator fatigue for facilities running multiple lifts per day — the more relevant factor is usage frequency, not just budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a hydraulic and powered body lift?

Hydraulic lifts use manual pump operation and cost less; powered lifts use electric operation to reduce physical effort, better suited to higher-frequency use.

When does a battery-powered lift make sense over a corded electric model?

When the lift point doesn't have a convenient power outlet nearby, cordless battery operation avoids that limitation.

Are casket lifts the same as body lifts?

They're closely related, typically rated to the same weight class, with casket lifts often specced for crematory retort loading specifically.