8×8 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler

The 8×8 walk-in mortuary cooler is the smallest walk-in footprint AMC manufactures — 64 sq ft of insulated cadaver cold storage for funeral homes stepping up from upright multi-body coolers and small hospital morgues that need a true walk-in workflow without committing to a 10-foot-wide unit.

At a glance

• 8′ × 8′ footprint (64 sq ft)
• Model AMC-0808
• Up to 5-body capacity with one 4-tier side-loading rack
• Modular insulated panels, 4′′ urethane core, cam-lock assembly
• NSF, UL, ASTM E84 certified · EISA 2007 / DOE / EPA compliant
• 10-year structural panel warranty
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the walk-in line

The 8×8 is the entry to the walk-in series — the right footprint when prep-room floor area is constrained but caseload has outgrown a 3- or 4-body upright. Step up to the 8×10 (7-body) or 8×12 (9-body) for higher density at the same width. For square footprint at higher capacity, see the 10×10.

If walk-in floor area is the constraint, consider the upright cooler line at 2- through 12-body density. Sizing methodology: size guide.

Specifications

Refrigeration and panel engineering

Self-contained refrigeration package as the default. The smaller footprint draws less cooling load than the 10×10, so a smaller-tonnage condensing unit handles the cycle — relevant for prep rooms with tight electrical budgets.

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread on the interior face matters for installations subject to county morgue requirements or state body-storage code.

Installation and lead time

Ships as a flat-pack panel kit, single LTL pallet from Tennessee. Lead time runs 5–15 business days for in-stock configurations; see delivery times by region. Site survey covered in the installation guide.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $11,184.24 factory direct.

• 0% financing at checkout — Shop Pay Installments for qualified buyers
• 1% back on every Shop Pay purchase
• Extended financing on orders over $5,000 — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment — guidance here
• Broader options: funeral home financing article

Racking and cot compatibility

Interior holds one 4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack for 5-body holding. End-loading configuration available. Full catalog: racks and lifts. Cot-direct roll-in with the 500E and 1000E mortuary cots.

Competitor benchmarks

MOBI vs AMC · Mopec alternative · MortuaryMall alternative.

Regional shipping

Ships from Tennessee to all 48 contiguous states. Regional desks: Southeast · Midwest · Northeast · Southwest · Rocky Mountain · Pacific · Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How many bodies fit in an 8×8 walk-in?

Five with one 4-tier side-loading rack. The 8×8 is the smallest walk-in footprint in the AMC line.

Who buys the 8×8?

Funeral homes with constrained prep-room floor space leaving the upright cooler tier; small hospital morgues; low-volume county coroner offices.

What temperature does it maintain?

34–40°F body holding standard.

Does it work for cot-direct roll-in?

Yes. No-floor slab-mount standard. Cot-direct workflow with the 500E or 1000E cot.

What’s the lead time?

5–15 business days for in-stock configurations. Custom 4–6 weeks. Ready-to-ship inventory ships in 2 business days.

How does it compare to MOBI or Mopec at the 8×8 size?

Factory-direct, American-made, faster lead times, 10-year panel warranty. See the MOBI comparison and Mopec alternative.

Can it be financed?

Yes. 0% Shop Pay Installments at checkout for qualified buyers; 1% back. Orders over $5,000 qualify for extended financing.

Where is the 8×8 manufactured?

Johnson City, Tennessee. American Mortuary Coolers, family-owned since 2009, A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau.

Direct procurement: 1-888-792-9315 · po@mymortuarycooler.com · request catalog · dealer inquiries