Mortuary Equipment Planning Guides

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

Infant loss calls for equipment chosen with particular care. Here's what a properly built infant removal case provides for dignified...

Body lift straps are a wear item. Here's why keeping a replacement set on hand prevents downtime on your mortuary...

Casket facial lamps and chapel lighting are small details with real presentation impact. Here's how they work and what to...

Procession flags, traffic cones, and folding signs keep a funeral procession organized and safe on the road. Here's what to...

The church truck is one of the most-used, least-discussed pieces of funeral home equipment. Here's what separates a good one,...