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Embalming Room Equipment Checklist™
Whether you’re equipping a new funeral home preparation room, replacing aging equipment, or auditing your current setup for completeness and compliance, a systematic equipment checklist ensures nothing essential is overlooked. The Embalming Room Equipment Checklist™ by American Mortuary Coolers covers every category of equipment your preparation room requires — from the primary embalming table through the supporting supplies that make professional, efficient operation possible.
Primary Preparation Equipment
- Embalming table — hydraulic or fixed, standard or bariatric width as required by your case mix
- Bariatric embalming table — extra-wide, reinforced, hydraulic preferred
- Folding preparation table — secondary surface for dressing, cosmetology, or overflow
- Body lift — hydraulic floor-mount or ceiling-mounted system for safe transfer
- Mortuary cot — standard and bariatric, compatible with your cooler height
- Church truck — for casket transport within the facility
Preparation Room Utilities and Infrastructure
- Embalming table drain hardware — drain port, hose, and floor drain connection
- Cold water supply at each table position
- Hot water supply at each table position (recommended)
- Hand-wash sink — separate from embalming drain, with soap and paper towel dispensers
- Floor drains positioned under each table drain point
- Ventilation exhaust — dedicated exhaust fan with exterior duct
- Supply air diffusers positioned for proper sweep of the work zone
- Electrical circuits — dedicated circuits for embalming machine, body lift, and future equipment
Embalming Equipment and Supplies
- Embalming machine with appropriate flow rate for your case volume
- Embalming instrument set — trocar, arterial tubes, drainage equipment
- Body blocks — head block, neck block, shoulder block
- Arm rests and positioning accessories
- Eye caps and mouth formers
- Suture supplies including curved needles, thread, and scissors
- Cosmetics and restoration materials
- Embalming chemicals — arterial fluid, cavity fluid, and supplemental chemicals
Personal Protective Equipment
- Nitrile gloves (multiple sizes)
- Fluid-resistant gown or apron
- Face shield or goggles
- Respiratory protection as required by formaldehyde monitoring results
- Shoe covers or dedicated footwear
Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies
- EPA-registered disinfectant appropriate for mortuary use
- Mop, bucket, and floor cleaning equipment
- Table cleaning brushes and cloths
- Biohazard waste containers and bags
- Sharps disposal containers
Documentation Supplies
- Case preparation records
- Embalming authorization forms
- Chemical usage log
- Formaldehyde exposure monitoring records
Frequently Asked Questions — Embalming Room Equipment
What is the minimum equipment needed to embalm a body?
Minimum equipment includes: an embalming table, an embalming machine, an instrument set including trocar and arterial equipment, body positioning accessories, PPE, and proper drain connections. Most operations require considerably more than the minimum for professional, efficient operation.
Do I need a bariatric embalming table?
Yes. Any funeral home that may encounter bariatric cases should have at minimum one bariatric-capable table position. This is standard best practice.
Where can I purchase all embalming room equipment from one source?
American Mortuary Coolers supplies tables, lifts, cots, accessories, and supporting equipment as a complete preparation room package. Contact us for a bundle quote.
Why Funeral Homes Choose American Mortuary Coolers
American Mortuary Coolers is a comprehensive source for funeral home preparation room equipment — from embalming tables to body lifts, mortuary cots to church trucks — with factory-direct pricing, US manufacturing, nationwide delivery, and financing available for qualified facilities.
Request Your Embalming Room Equipment Package Quote
Contact our team for a comprehensive equipment package quote for your preparation room.
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