Mortuary Body Box Coolers
Mortuary Coolers for Funeral Homes and Crematories
Families trust you to care for their loved ones with dignity. Your cooler is part of that promise. AWIC builds mortuary coolers for funeral homes and crematories of every size, from a 2-body box in a garage corner to a walk-in with rolling racks for a multi-location firm.
Plan for your busiest week, not your average one
Most funeral homes don't run short of space on a normal day. They run short when several calls arrive at once: a hard winter week, a holiday weekend, or a run of cases waiting on permits, families, or a crematory schedule. Size your cooler for those weeks.
Three things decide how much space you need:
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Case volume
How many calls you take each year.
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Holding time
How long a body typically stays with you before services, transfer, or cremation.
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Peaks
How much busier your busiest weeks are than an average week.
How much space does your funeral home need?
These examples assume an average 3-day hold and peak weeks at twice the average load. Your numbers may differ, so use them as a starting point.
| Cases per year | Average bodies on hand | Peak bodies on hand | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | About 1 | About 2 | 2-body box |
| 300 | About 2 to 3 | About 5 | 4-body box plus overflow, or a small walk-in |
| 600 | About 5 | About 10 | Walk-in with rolling racks |
Want to run your own numbers? See the sizing guide
Holding before cremation
Crematories and funeral homes that offer cremation often hold bodies longer, while they wait for permits, authorizations, and a slot in the schedule. If cremation is a large share of your calls, plan for longer holding times and more spaces.
Holding rules vary by state, so check your state funeral board's requirements when you plan capacity.
Fitting a cooler into the space you have
Not every funeral home has a dedicated cooler room. Units can fit into:
- A garage bay. A body box or small walk-in can sit on the existing slab, with a ramp for the cot.
- A prep-room corner. Floorless units with an NSF cove base sit directly on the floor and are easy to wash down.
- Outside the building. Outdoor units with a heavy-duty membrane roof cap free up interior space entirely.
Send us a sketch or photo of the space with a few measurements, and we'll suggest a layout.
Body box or walk-in?
| Body box | Walk-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 to 4 bodies | 6 bodies and up |
| Price | $7,905 to $11,454 | Quoted to your size |
| Space | Compact footprint | Needs a room or outdoor pad |
| Growth | Add a second unit | Add panels to expand |
| Access | Load from end or side | Staff can walk in and work |
Built for daily use
- 100% made in the USA.
- 4" high-density panels, no wood. Nothing to rot or hold odors.
- UL-NSF approved. With an NSF cove base for easy cleaning.
- Bright digital temperature display. Adjustable, typically set between 35°F and 40°F.
- Options. Temperature alarm, locking handle, casters, and ramp.
- Warranty. 20-year panels, 5-year doors, and 1-year parts.
Spread the cost
A new cooler is a major purchase for an independent funeral home. Financing lets you spread the cost over time. Application and approval are required.
See Finance Options What does a mortuary cooler cost?Enough for your busiest week. A firm taking 100 calls a year may manage with 2 spaces. A firm taking 300 calls often needs 4 to 6. Use the sizing table above or call us to talk it through.
Get a quote for your funeral home
Tell us how many calls you take a year and where the cooler will go. We'll recommend a size and send a written quote.
1-800-430-4468- 100% made in the USA
- 20-year panel warranty
- Current lead time: 4 to 6 weeks
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