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Mortuary Lift Buying Guide: Casket, Body & Cadaver Lifts
Compare mortuary, casket and cadaver lifts by style, capacity and lowest deck height. Hydraulic and electric body lifts rated 800 to 1,000 lb.
Mortuary Lift Buying Guide: Casket, Body & Cadaver Lifts
A mortuary lift, also called a casket lift, body lift or cadaver lift, lets one or two staff move a decedent or casket between a cot, table, rack tier, cooler bay or retort door without manual lifting. This guide explains the two lift styles, the one measurement that decides most orders, and how each lift in our line compares.
Scissor lifts vs boom lifts
Scissor (platform) lifts raise a flat deck under a tray or body board. They suit rack loading, cooler bays and crematory charging, where a tray slides on and off the deck.
Boom (strap) lifts lift the body or casket from above on straps. They suit bed-to-cot transfers, dressing and casketing, and moving caskets in the preparation room.
Measure the lowest deck height first
Mortuary, casket and cadaver lift comparison
| Lift | Style and power | Rated capacity | Height range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Profile Powered Crematory Lift (1030-LPL) | Scissor, battery electric-hydraulic | 1,000 lb, evenly distributed | 13″ to 69″ deck | 67 × 27″ ball-transfer top; end or side loading; removable side rails; optional scale |
| Hydraulic Scissor Lift (H1000-M) | Scissor, manual foot pump | 1,000 lb | 20.5″ to 80″+ deck | 62.5 × 25″ deck; no battery or motor |
| HD 1000 MAX G1 (1030-SLL) | Scissor, powered hydraulic | 1,000 lb | Not low profile | Multi-directional top; 304 stainless; optional scale |
| Powered Scissor Lift, Aluminum Alloy (HD-1000-AA) | Scissor, powered hydraulic | 1,000 lb | Confirm for your tiers | Aluminum frame for lighter handling; locking casters |
| Covered Cadaver Scissor Lift | Scissor, battery powered | 800 lb | Up to 78″ | Halo frame included; optional fabric cover; 28″ platform |
| Body Casket Lift XL (500-BCL-P) | Boom, 12V electric actuator | 900+ lb | Confirm for your setup | Battery or wall outlet; no hydraulic fluid |
| Heavy-Duty Casket & Body Lifter (500-BCL-M) | Boom, manual hydraulic pump | 1,000 lb | Boom 27.9″ to 70.8″ | Body carriage 38.5″ to 61.8″; nine 4″ locking casters |
Shop mortuary and casket lifts
Replacement body lift straps are sold as a set of four. See every model on the TITAN mortuary lift page, browse all body and casket lifts, or see mortuary racks and lifts.
Common questions
Should a funeral home choose a hydraulic or electric body lift?
Manual hydraulic body lifts need no charging and have fewer parts to service. Electric, battery-powered lifts raise the load at the push of a button, which saves effort when staff make many transfers a day.
Which lift reaches the bottom rack tier?
The 1030-LPL Low Profile Lift, with a 13-inch lowest deck. Compare that figure with the height of your lowest rack tier or vault bay.
What capacity should I choose?
Most lifts in our line are rated to 1,000 lb, the Body Casket Lift XL to 900+ lb and the Covered Cadaver Scissor Lift to 800 lb. Choose a rating above the heaviest decedent or casket you expect to handle.
Can a lift include a scale?
Yes. The 1030-LPL and HD 1000 MAX G1 offer an optional integrated scale, chosen when you order.
Need help choosing?
Call 1-888-792-9315 with the heights you need to reach and the load you handle, and we will match the equipment to your facility. Browse the full TITAN mortuary equipment line.
