Mortuary Equipment Planning Guides


New vs. Refurbished Mortuary Equipment: What to Know Before Buying Used

Used mortuary refrigeration comes at a discount, but for equipment running continuously with human remains inside, the risk calculation is...
2 min read
2026

Vault-Style vs. Roller Rack: Which Storage Fits Your Budget

Vault-style coolers and roller racks both add body-storage capacity, but suit different budgets and access patterns. Here's how to choose.
2 min read
2026

Mortuary Equipment Warranty Comparison Guide

Warranty length and coverage vary across product categories. Here's how coolers, racks, and cots compare before you assume one figure...
1 min read
2026

Mortuary Equipment Financing Options Compared

Financing a mortuary equipment purchase comes down to a few structures. Here's how 0% APR, equipment financing, and institutional PO...
1 min read
2026

Mortuary Equipment Trade-In & Disposal Guide

Replacing a mortuary cooler raises a practical question: what happens to the old one. Here's how to plan trade-in and...
1 min read
2026

Shipping Mortuary Equipment to Canada: What to Know

Canadian buyers face a few extra planning considerations for U.S.-made mortuary equipment. Here's what to expect for customs and timeline.
1 min read
2026

Government Procurement & RFP Guide for Mortuary Equipment

Government and institutional buyers navigate procurement processes private funeral homes don't. Here's what to expect for POs, RFPs, and timelines.
1 min read
2026

CAP Accreditation & Anatomy Lab Cooler Requirements

CAP accreditation sets standards touching equipment decisions for pathology and anatomy programs. Here's where refrigeration fits in.
1 min read
2026

State Body Storage Temperature Laws: What Varies & Why

There's no federal standard for body storage temperature — it's set state by state. Here's why it varies and how...
2 min read
2026

ADA & Accessible Design for Mortuary Cooler Equipment

ADA accessibility is well known for chapel and restroom design, but it also has implications for back-of-house cooler equipment and...
1 min read
2026

NSF Certification for Mortuary Coolers Explained

NSF certification shows up on mortuary cooler spec sheets, but what does it actually verify? Here's what buyers need to...
1 min read
2026

OSHA Compliance Checklist for Mortuary Cooler Rooms

OSHA has no mortuary-cooler-specific standard, but general industry rules on ergonomics, surfaces, and electrical safety all apply. Here's the checklist.
2 min read
2026

Mortuary Cooler Racks: 4-Tier vs. 5-Tier, Side-Load vs. End-Load

Cooler racks maximize storage capacity in a walk-in you already own. Here's how to choose between 4-tier, 5-tier, side-load, and...
1 min read
2026

Mortuary Cot Pouches & Covers: Standard & Bariatric Buyer's Guide

A mortuary cot pouch should be sized correctly to the cot it covers. Here's the difference between standard and oversized...
1 min read
2026

Register Stands & Chapel Visitation Supplies Guide

Register stands and chapel supplies shape a family's first impression at visitation. Here's what to keep on hand.
1 min read
2026