Mortuary Racks & Cadaver Storage Systems — Selection Guide for Funeral Homes & Anatomy Labs
Mortuary racks maximize cadaver storage density inside walk-in mortuary coolers. Choosing the right rack configuration depends on your cooler interior dimensions, loading direction, and required storage capacity. This guide covers every AMC mortuary rack type and how to configure them for your facility.
Side-Loading Mortuary Racks
Side-loading racks allow the body to be loaded from the side of the rack rather than the end — useful when cooler depth limits end-loading access. AMC side-loading configurations:
- 4-Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack — standard configuration for most walk-in coolers
- 3-Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack — for lower-ceiling walk-in coolers
- 2-Tier Side or End-Loading Rack — combination loading option
End-Loading Mortuary Racks
End-loading racks allow body loading from the foot end — standard in wider cooler interiors where side access is limited. 4-Tier End-Loading Mortuary Rack is the most common configuration for ME office and hospital morgue walk-in coolers.
Cantilever Mortuary Racks
Cantilever racks use a wall-mounted bracket system rather than floor-standing posts — preferred in cooler interiors where floor space maximization is critical. AMC cantilever configurations:
- 4-Tier Cantilever Mortuary Storage Rack
- 5-Tier Side-Loading Rack — highest-density configuration for large walk-in coolers
Sizing Your Rack System
A standard 10×10 walk-in mortuary cooler typically fits 2 rows of 4-tier side-loading racks for a total of 8 body positions. A 10×16 walk-in with 4-tier racks typically stores 12–16 bodies. AMC can configure racks to your specific cooler interior dimensions — submit a cooler dimension RFQ for a custom rack layout recommendation.
Volume Rack Pricing
Funeral home groups, hospital systems, university anatomy programs, and government facilities purchasing multiple racks receive bulk pricing. See: Bulk Rack Pricing · Mortuary Racks Hub · Cadaver Racks Hub.
