American Mortuary Coolers builds walk-in coolers factory-direct in Johnson City, Tennessee — 33 standard models from 6×8 to 12×40, every one with published pricing, a real-time Build-It-Out configurator, and a Limited 15-Year structural panel warranty. This guide covers what every buyer needs to know: sizes, real costs, body capacity, refrigeration levels, customization, delivery, and installation.

What Is a Walk-In Cooler?

A walk-in cooler is a panel-built refrigerated room assembled from high R-value, foamed-in-place insulated panels and held at a steady 34–38°F by a digital temperature controller. In mortuary, morgue, and medical examiner service, a walk-in is the workhorse of body storage: it scales with case volume, accepts cadaver racks for organized multi-tier storage, and gives staff room to work with cots and church trucks inside. Funeral homes, county morgues, hospitals, universities, and crematories all rely on walk-in refrigeration when case counts outgrow upright mortuary coolers.

Walk-In Cooler Sizes

AMC standard footprints run from a compact 6×8 up to a 12×40 high-capacity room, with walk-in freezer versions available for long-term storage. One spec rule to know: any 16-foot nominal panel dimension is 15′8″ actual, and interior dimensions recalculate accordingly — this applies to the 10×16, 16×16, 16×20, 16×24, and the 14×16 freezer. For a full dimension-by-dimension breakdown, see our guide: Everything You Need to Know About Walk-In Fridge Sizes.

Model	Starting Price
6×8 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$8,825
8×8 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$10,238
8×12 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$11,660.94
10×10 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$12,869.07
10×18 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$17,404
12×20 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$20,166
16×20 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler (15′8″ actual)	$23,371
20×20 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$26,214
24×24 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler	$31,622

Browse all 33 models in the Walk-In Mortuary Cooler collection, sorted smallest to largest.

How Much Does a Walk-In Cooler Cost?

Standard walk-in mortuary coolers run $8,825 to $31,622 factory-direct, with walk-in freezers starting at $12,704.99. Price is driven by footprint, refrigeration level, and build-out selections — door size, diamond plate ADT, LED lighting, and insulated floor. AMC is the only factory-direct manufacturer publishing live walk-in pricing online, and code SAVE5 is active through January 1, 2027. Full breakdown: How Much Does a Walk-In Cooler Cost in 2026?

Refrigeration Levels 1–4

Every model configures with one of four refrigeration packages — Level 1 through Level 4 — matched to your climate, indoor or outdoor placement, ambient heat load, and call volume. Each product page includes a live price calculator, so you see the exact cost of every level before you buy.

Build-It-Out: Full Customization on Every Model

The Build-It-Out configurator on every walk-in product page lets you specify: door location (four precise positions per footprint — corner or off-center on either wall), door hinge (right or left), door size (36″ standard included, 48″ upgrade +$795.55), diamond plate ADT priced to your door size, an LED lighting package, and an insulated floor with optional ramp. You configure it, the calculator prices it in real time, and the factory builds it.

Walk-In Cooler vs. Upright Mortuary Cooler

Uprights (2-body to 4-body) win on footprint and entry price; walk-ins win on cost per body, growth headroom, and workflow. If your facility handles more than a few cases at a time — or will within five years — the walk-in is usually the better capital decision. Full comparison: Walk-In vs. Upright: Which Should Your Facility Buy?

How Many Bodies Will It Hold?

With 3-tier side-load cadaver racks, a 8×12 typically holds 9–12, a 10×18 holds 18–24, and 40-foot rooms hold 40 or more. Exact capacity depends on your rack plan and working aisle — see the full capacity guide, or call for a free rack-layout consultation.

Delivery and Installation

Walk-ins ship nationwide as panel kits via freight, with flat-rate delivery tiers on large formats and local pickup available at our Johnson City, TN plant. Panels assemble with cam-lock construction on a level pad or structural floor. Prep details: Walk-In Cooler Installation Checklist.

Warranty and Support

Every AMC walk-in carries the Limited 15-Year structural panel warranty (WR-1.0) plus 5-year mechanical parts coverage, backed by a Tennessee factory that has served 7,500+ funeral homes, morgues, and medical examiner offices since 2009. BBB A+ rated.

Financing

Three ways to pay on every product page: pay in full, Shop Pay Installments on qualifying orders, or TimePayment equipment financing for terms that match your budget cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature does a mortuary walk-in cooler hold?

34–38°F, controlled by a digital temperature controller. Walk-in freezer versions are available for long-term storage.

What does a walk-in cooler cost?

Standard mortuary walk-ins run $8,825 (6×8) to $31,622 (24×24) factory-direct, before build-out options and freight.

How long does installation take?

Most panel kits assemble in one to two days on a prepared, level site, followed by refrigeration startup and pull-down to temperature.

Can I customize the door location?

Yes — every model offers four precise door locations, right or left hinge, and 36″ or 48″ door sizes through the Build-It-Out configurator.

What warranty comes with an AMC walk-in?

A Limited 15-Year structural panel warranty (WR-1.0) plus 5-year mechanical parts coverage.