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Cooler Racks & Body Trays
Cooler racks and body trays for mortuary and morgue coolers: end-load, side-load, multi-directional and cantilever racks with stainless trays and HDPE boards.
Cooler Racks & Body Trays
The racks and trays inside a cooler decide how many bodies it holds and how safely staff can move them. A rack gives each decedent a tier on gravity-free rollers. The tray or board carries the body onto and off that tier. Choose them together, and match both to the lift that serves the room.
Mortuary cooler racks
Our standard rack footprint is 31" wide by 85" long outside, 28" by 82" inside, with the first tier at 21" and tiers spaced 16.25" apart. Frames are welded 10-gauge steel on 5" locking casters, with 1.9" rollers on every tier. Two-tier racks carry 850 lb per tier; the 5TMD-SST carries 1,000 lb per tier.
4-Tier End-Loading Mortuary RackLoads from the foot end, narrow aisles
4-Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack31" x 85" footprint, 21" first tier
4-Tier Multi-Directional RackLoads from the end or the side
5-Tier Multi-Directional Rack 5TMD-SST1,000 lb per tier, about 94" tall
5-Tier Mortuary RackFive bodies on one footprint
4-Tier Cantilever Mortuary Rack42" open-front arms, mobile or stationary
5-Tier Cantilever Storage RackOpen front for lift access
2-Tier Side or End Loading Rack850 lb per tier, fits smaller rooms
3-Tier End-Loading RackThree tiers, foot-end loading
3-Tier Side-Loading RackThree tiers, long-side loading
3-Tier Cantilever RackLower profile cantilever storage
3-Tier Multi-Directional RackEnd or side loading
Choose a loading direction
| Rack style | Loads from | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| End-loading | Foot end of the tray | Narrow rooms, racks placed side by side against a wall |
| Side-loading | Long side of the tray | Shallow rooms where the lift approaches from the aisle |
| Multi-directional | End or side | Rooms that change layout, or mixed lift types |
| Cantilever | Open front, no front posts | Fast lift access, high-volume rooms |
Body trays and storage boards
TITAN 23" Stainless Body Tray78" long, 18 gauge
TITAN 27" Stainless Body Tray78" long, 16 gauge
TITAN 30" Stainless Body Tray78" long, 14 gauge, bariatric
Low Profile Cadaver Tray 1038-LPTStainless, sold as a 2-pack
HD Mortuary Plastic Storage Board23.5" x 76" HDPE barrier board
Oversized Plastic Storage Board29" wide HDPE board
Laminated Mortuary Body Board78" x 24", plywood core, rubber edge
Laminated Storage Boards, Set of 5Stock a full rack at once
| Tray or board | Size | Use |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN 23" tray | 23" x 78", 18 ga stainless | Standard storage and rack transfer |
| TITAN 27" tray | 27" x 78", 16 ga stainless | Larger decedents |
| TITAN 30" tray | 30" x 78", 14 ga stainless | Bariatric cases |
| HDPE storage board | 23.5" x 76" | Barrier board on rollers; not for lifting or transfer |
| Oversized HDPE board | 29" wide | Barrier board for wider cases |
| Laminated body board | 78" x 24" | Rigid board with plywood core and rubber edge |
Sizing racks for a walk-in cooler
Each rack needs about 31" x 85" of floor space plus an aisle wide enough to turn a lift square to it. In a 10x10 walk-in, three 4-tier racks store 12 bodies. A 10x16 holds more racks plus staging room, and larger rooms scale from there. Ceiling height limits the tier count: a 5-tier rack is about 94" tall. For a low ceiling, use a low-profile 5-tier rack with a 12" first tier.
- Count the bodies you need to store at peak
- Divide by tiers per rack to get the rack count
- Add 31" x 85" per rack plus a lift aisle
- Check ceiling height against rack height
- Buy one tray or board per tier
- Confirm your lift reaches the top tier
Related resources
Lifts that serve your racks
Hydraulic Crematory Scissor LiftManual foot-pump hydraulic, 1,000 lb, 20.5" to 80"+
Low Profile Powered Crematory Lift12V battery, 13" to 69" load height, 67" x 27" top
HD 1000 MAX Mortuary Lift G1Powered, multi-directional roller top, 21" to 80"+
HD 1000 LowLoad Powered LiftLow-clearance powered loading for coolers and carts
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a body tray and a storage board?
A stainless body tray is rigid enough to carry a body between a rack, lift and table. An HDPE storage board is a barrier on the rack rollers and is not meant for lifting or transfer.
How many bodies fit in a 10x10 walk-in?
Three 4-tier racks fit in a 10x10, which stores 12 bodies.
What tray width do I need?
23" suits most cases, 27" suits larger decedents and 30" is for bariatric cases. All TITAN trays are 78" long.
Do racks fit inside an upright cooler?
Upright cabinets ship with their own tray system. Freestanding racks are for walk-in coolers.
Is financing available?
Financing is available through Shop Pay, including 0% offers with approved credit.
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.
