Mortuary Equipment Planning Guides


How to Choose a Mortuary Van Deck System by Vehicle

Wheelbase, roof height, and interior width decide which deck fits. A vehicle-by-vehicle map of the AME deck lineup for Metris,...
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buyer guide

Single-Deck vs. Double-Deck Mortuary Van Systems: Which Do You Need?

Volume, vehicle size, and budget decide it. A side-by-side comparison of single-deck and double-deck mortuary van systems, with the AME...
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comparison

Mortuary Vehicle Deck Systems: The Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)

How mortuary van deck systems work, single-deck vs. double-deck, how to match a system to your vehicle, and the full...
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AME

TITAN Mortuary Cot Lineup & Accessories: Which One Fits Your Fleet?

The TITAN cot lineup now spans five stretchers, a chair stretcher, and a full accessory line. Here's how to match...
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2026

TV & Movie Set Morgue Doors: What Production Designers Need to Know

Set dressing needs to look authentic on camera and survive a full shoot. Here's how our real stainless-steel morgue door...
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2026

Refrigerant & Recovery Equipment Guide for Mortuary Cooler Technicians

Every technician servicing mortuary coolers eventually needs refrigerant or recovery equipment. Here's the full line, plus the EPA and state...
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2026

Mass Casualty Equipment Checklist for Funeral Homes

Mass casualty events can overwhelm local body-storage capacity within hours. Here's the equipment checklist worth pre-planning, not scrambling for.
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2026

Winter Storm & Mass-Fatality Body Storage Planning

Winter storms strain body-storage capacity the same way summer heatwaves do, just from a different direction. Here's how to plan...
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2026

American Mortuary Equipment vs. Mopec: A Buyer's Comparison

Funeral homes and institutional buyers often shortlist American Mortuary Equipment alongside Mopec. Here's an honest look at what factors into...
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2026

HALO Smart Monitoring for Mortuary Coolers: Why Remote Monitoring Matters

A cooler failure caught during a scheduled check is a bad day; one caught after the fact is worse. Here's...
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2026

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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2026