Mortuary Equipment Planning Guides


Affordable Funeral Supply: What Funeral Directors Should Know Before Buying

A buying guide to affordable funeral supplies: what to stock, case pricing, freight, financing and starting prices across the funeral...
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Don't Get Locked In: The Facts About Refrigerator Suffocation

Refrigerator entrapment deaths, the Refrigerator Safety Act of 1956, and the inside safety release that keeps walk-in cooler and freezer...
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How to Close a Condolence Letter in 5 Simple Steps

Five steps to end a condolence letter, email or card, with sign-offs and closing lines for friends, family, coworkers and...
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In Depth Guide to Lauren the Mortician: Everything You Need to Know

Who Lauren the Mortician is, what she posts, why her child-safety videos went viral and what the debate over her...
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Everything You Need to Know About Knife Handle #3 Compatibility

Essential Guide to Knife Handle #3 A knife handle #3 is a 5-inch (12.5 cm) surgical instrument handle designed to...
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Evacuation Chair

Why Emergency Evacuation Planning Requires Proper Equipment Evac chairs are specialized mobility devices designed to safely transport people with limited...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Power Stair Chair

Enhancing Mobility and Safety on Stairs A power stair chair is a motorized mobility device designed to safely transport individuals...
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How to Vet a Mortuary Cooler Supplier: Reviews, BBB Ratings & Verification

A practical checklist for verifying any mortuary equipment supplier — BBB accreditation, verified reviews, US manufacturing, warranty terms — and...
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Where to Buy Mortuary Coolers: The American Mortuary Coolers Family of Sites

A guide to the American Mortuary Coolers family of specialty sites — US Mortuary Coolers, Mortuary Cold Storage, and Funeral...
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Outdoor Walk-In Coolers: Placement, Weather Protection, and Spec Guide

Can a walk-in cooler go outside? Yes — here is how to spec it: pad, weather protection, refrigeration level for...
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How Much Does a Walk-In Cooler Cost to Run? Energy and Operating Costs

What a walk-in cooler costs to run: typical daily energy use, the five factors that drive the bill, and the...
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Walk-In Cooler Maintenance Schedule: Daily to Annual Checklist

The full walk-in cooler maintenance schedule: daily temperature logs, weekly gasket checks, monthly coil cleaning, quarterly deep cleans, and annual...
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Walk-In Cooler Installation Checklist: Site Prep, Power, and Delivery

Prep for your walk-in cooler the right way: pad and floor requirements, electrical, clearances, curbside freight, panel assembly, and startup.
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How Many Bodies Does a Walk-In Cooler Hold? Mortuary Capacity Guide

Walk-in cooler capacity by size: typical body counts from 6×8 to 12×40 with cadaver racks, the layout math behind them,...
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Walk-In Cooler vs. Upright Mortuary Cooler: Which Should Your Facility Buy?

Walk-in or upright mortuary cooler? Compare capacity, footprint, price, and growth headroom to pick the right morgue refrigeration for your...
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