1. Capacity at your busiest week
Size for your peak week, not your average. Planning for one more body than you think you need is cheaper than adding a second cooler later.
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Buy Mortuary Coolers
Buy mortuary coolers for funeral homes, hospitals and medical examiners: upright, roll-in, three-body, vault and walk-in morgue coolers, factory direct.
Buy Mortuary Coolers
Buying a mortuary cooler is a long-term decision. The unit you pick sets your capacity, how your staff move bodies, and what you pay to run it for the next fifteen years or more. This page covers what to compare before you buy, the formats available, and what to send us so the quote is right the first time.
Before you buy: five things to confirm
2. How bodies arrive
Cot, carrier or tray? Roll-in coolers keep bodies at cot height. Upright coolers stack them on tiers and are best paired with a lift.
3. The delivery path
Measure every door, hallway and turn from the truck to the final spot. Standard uprights have to pass through a 36-inch door.
4. Power and placement
Know the voltage at the location, the clearance around the refrigeration unit, and whether the cooler will sit indoors, in a garage or outside.
5. Handling equipment
Racks, trays and a lift complete the system. Budget for them up front so the cooler arrives ready to use.
6. Payment and paperwork
Pay by card, Shop Pay or purchase order. A W-9 and written quote are available for institutional buyers.
Request a quote →Mortuary coolers you can buy today
2 Body Standard Roll-In Mortuary CoolerCot-level loading for smaller facilities
3 Body Standard Mortuary CoolerThree-tier upright storage
3 Body Triple-Wide Roll-In CoolerThree bodies side by side at cot height
4 Body Bariatric Mortuary CoolerWider tiers for larger decedents
6 Body Dual-Door Mortuary CoolerTwo compartments, one footprint
12 Body Triple-Door Mortuary CoolerThree doors, three 4-tier racks included
10x10 Walk-In Mortuary CoolerRoom for three 4-tier racks
10x16 Walk-In Mortuary CoolerExpansion room for high-volume work
Choose by format
Upright mortuary coolers
Two- to twelve-body cabinets with tiered trays. The most storage per square foot for funeral homes and hospitals with limited floor space.
Shop upright coolers →Roll-in mortuary coolers
Bodies stay on the cot or carrier and roll straight in at cot height, so staff never lift to an upper tier.
Shop roll-in coolers →Three-body morgue coolers
The most common size for a single-location funeral home: upright, side-load, bariatric and triple-wide roll-in formats.
Shop 3-body coolers →Walk-in mortuary coolers
Modular rooms from 6x8 to 20x40 feet with rack layouts for 6 to 40+ bodies and space to grow.
Shop walk-in coolers →Vault and multi-bay coolers
Individual compartments with slide-out trays for hospital, pathology and medical examiner suites.
Shop vault coolers →Mortuary freezers
Lower-temperature storage for long-term holds, anatomy programs and extended investigations.
Shop mortuary freezers →What to send for an accurate quote
- Number of bodies at peak and average
- Room width, depth and ceiling height
- Door and hallway widths on the delivery path
- Available voltage and phase
- Tray, board or cot sizes you already use
- Delivery address and whether you have a dock
Send these to cool@mymortuarycooler.com or call 1-888-792-9315.
Racks, trays and lifts for your cooler
Storage capacity is set by the rack and tray system inside the cooler, and safe handling depends on the lift that serves it. These are the rack, tray and lift models buyers pair with our coolers most often. See the full mortuary lifts, racking systems and storage trays collection for every size and configuration.
4-Tier End-Loading Mortuary RackFour bodies per rack, loaded from the foot end
4-Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack31" x 85" footprint, 21" first tier
4-Tier Cantilever Mortuary RackOpen-front arms, mobile or stationary
TITAN 23" Stainless Steel Body Tray78" long, 18 gauge, hand slots
HD Mortuary Plastic Storage Board23.5" x 76" HDPE barrier board
Hydraulic Crematory Scissor Lift1,000 lb, foot-pump hydraulic
Low Profile Powered Crematory Lift12" low load height, 12V battery
1,000 lb Casket & Body LifterStrap lifter, 31" to 72" boom
More funeral and morgue equipment
Mortuary stretchers
Removal cots, bariatric cots and cot trays for first-call and transfer work.
Shop mortuary stretchers →Church trucks
Casket carriages, folding church trucks and drapes for chapel and graveside service.
Shop church trucks →Embalming tables
Hydraulic, bariatric and folding dressing tables for the preparation room.
Shop embalming tables →Embalming stations
Sink stations, flushing stations and water control units for a complete prep room.
Shop embalming stations →Body and casket lifts
Scissor lifts, powered lifts and strap lifters that remove the manual lift from every transfer.
Shop body and casket lifts →Storage racks
End-load, side-load, multi-directional and cantilever racks with matching trays and boards.
Shop storage racks →Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to buy a mortuary cooler?
Prices depend on capacity and format and are listed on each product page. A 2-body cooler costs far less than a walk-in room, and refrigeration upgrades are priced as options. Freight is calculated at checkout. Our mortuary cooler cost guide explains the ranges.
What is the difference between a mortuary cooler and a morgue cooler?
Nothing. "Morgue cooler" is more common in hospitals and medical examiner offices, and "mortuary cooler" in funeral service. Both refer to refrigerated storage for human remains.
Should I buy a roll-in or an upright cooler?
Choose roll-in if staff should never lift a body to an upper tier. Choose upright if floor space is limited and you will use a lift or have enough staff to transfer safely.
Can I buy a mortuary cooler with financing?
Financing is available through Shop Pay, including 0% offers with approved credit.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. Coolers ship by freight across the continental United States. Liftgate and inside delivery options are shown at checkout or in the quote.
Talk to the equipment team
Send your room size, door opening, capacity and receiving details. We will match the cooler, racks and lift and quote freight to your dock.
