Mortuary Equipment Planning Guides


Bulkhead Requirements & EV Installation Warnings for Van Decks

The bulkhead and EV safety factors that decide whether a deck can be installed. Why a partition is required, what...
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bulkhead

Bier Pins, Cot Cups & Glide Strips Explained

The three components that secure a load and ease loading — bier pins, cot cups, and glide strips — explained,...
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bier pins

Powered vs. Manual Upper Decks: What Matters

The lift mechanism affects speed, strain, and reliability. Manual vs. powered upper decks compared — and why every AME double-deck...
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comparison

Single-Operator Loading: How Powered Upper Decks Reduce Injury

Manual overhead lifts drive most handling injuries. How a powered upper deck removes the lift, enables safe single-operator loading, and...
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ergonomics

High-Volume Funeral Home Logistics: Doubling Van Capacity

Doubling van capacity without buying more vehicles. Where capacity is lost, the cost levers a double-deck moves, and fleet procurement...
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double deck

Cremation Transport: Moving Multiple Containers Safely

How double-deck systems move up to four cremation containers or two air trays per run — rollers, bier pins, glide...
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cremation

First Call Removal Vehicles: Maximizing Capacity

Clustered first calls force multiple trips with a single-case van. How a double-deck system lets one operator batch removals into...
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capacity

Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana Mortuary Deck Systems

The Express and Savana 2500/3500 are supported by the AME-DD2000-XLC. Fitment table, capacity, platform advantages, and install requirements.
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Chevrolet Express

Nissan NV Mortuary Deck System Fitment

The Nissan NV (2011–2021) is supported by both the DD2000-XLC and DD4000. Fitment by model, high-roof notes, and why used...
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DD2000-XLC

Ford Transit Mortuary Van Deck Systems

The AME-DD2000-XLC fits the Ford Transit 150/250/350 (and older E-Series). Fitment table, capacity, and the 140-inch wheelbase requirement.
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cargo van

RAM ProMaster Mortuary Deck Systems

The ProMaster's wide, low floor suits double-deck transport. DD2000-XLC and DD4000 fitment by trim, plus install notes and minimum wheelbase.
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DD2000-XLC

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mortuary Deck Systems

The Sprinter has the wheelbase and roof for a true double-deck. DD4000 vs. DD2000-XLC fitment, capacities, and why the Sprinter...
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DD2000-XLC

Mercedes-Benz Metris Mortuary Conversion & Deck Fitment

The AME-DD-EX2 is the only double-deck system built for a mid-size van. Metris SWB and LWB fitment, capacity, product codes,...
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DD-EX2

Mortuary Van Conversion Guide: Decks, Bulkheads & Installation

The three core elements of a removal-van conversion — deck system, bulkhead, and bolted-down installation — plus an EV warning...
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bulkhead

Double-Deck Casket Transport: Capacity, Loading & Safety

How a powered double-deck system lets one operator move four caskets per run — capacity, powered loading, rollers and glide...
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casket transport