🧊 Keep Your Prep Room Safe, Efficient & Inspection-Ready
At American Mortuary Coolers, we design and manufacture prep room refrigeration systems specifically for the unique demands of funeral homes, medical examiners, and mortuary schools. Whether you're storing bodies pre-embalming, post-prep, or in cold hold, our refrigeration units ensure compliance, quiet operation, and reliable temperature control.
🔍 Why Prep Room Refrigeration Matters
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✅ Maintains OSHA-compliant 34–38°F storage temperature
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✅ Keeps embalming suites sanitary and odor-controlled
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✅ Reduces contamination risk with separate or integrated cooling zones
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✅ Supports case overflow, temporary storage, and delayed embalming
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✅ Protects staff and public health with secure, insulated design
🧰 Popular Refrigeration Options for Prep Rooms
🔹 Upright Mortuary Coolers
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Capacity for 1–4 cadavers
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Front-loading with stainless steel doors
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Ideal for smaller funeral homes or secondary storage near embalming areas
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Plug-and-play setup with minimal footprint
🔹 Walk-In Prep Room Coolers
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Custom configurations for 3–12+ bodies
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Easily integrated into adjoining prep rooms
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Interior space allows for body rack mobility and secure long-term storage
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Can be built with internal/external access for flexible workflows
🔹 Flex Refrigeration Units (Portable)
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Surge capacity for overflow cases
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Easy to deploy for mobile prep sites or backup refrigeration
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Frequently used by rural hospitals and emergency management teams
📐 Features Designed for the Prep Environment
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Digital thermostat and alarm
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Whisper-quiet compressors for peaceful working conditions
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Sanitary aluminum or stainless steel interiors
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Floor drain and antimicrobial flooring (walk-in models)
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Compatible with mortuary lifts, gurneys, and rack systems
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Optional pass-through doors between prep and cooler rooms
🏥 Trusted By:
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Funeral homes and crematories
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County coroner & medical examiner offices
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Pathology & anatomy departments
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Mortuary science schools
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Tribal and rural morgues
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Emergency response agencies
💬 Testimonials
🗨️ “Our prep room cooler from AMC has been dependable, quiet, and well-integrated into our daily workflow. It was easy to clean and passed state inspection immediately.”
— Jennifer L., Funeral Home Manager – Pennsylvania
🗨️ “They helped us install a walk-in cooler between our holding room and prep suite. It streamlined our operations and helped reduce case handling time.”
— Dr. Paul H., Medical Examiner – South Dakota
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What temperature should prep room refrigeration maintain?
All mortuary refrigeration systems should hold between 34°F and 38°F to comply with OSHA and health department regulations.
Can a cooler be installed inside the prep room?
Yes. We offer walk-in and upright units that are self-contained or wall-mounted, with options for interior or exterior access.
Do I need racks or lifts inside the cooler?
We recommend 3-tier or 4-tier body racking systems and HD 1000 body lifts to improve safety and maximize storage efficiency.
Is financing available?
Yes. Flexible financing plans are available for all prep room refrigeration equipment and accessories.
📦 Related Equipment & Accessories
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Embalming tables and wash stations
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Low-profile mortuary lifts
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Body trays and roller racks
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Prep room ventilation hoods
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Surge refrigeration & Flex Coolers
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Portable deodorizers and drain management tools
📞 Get a Quote for Prep Room Refrigeration
Our team will help you choose the right configuration, model, and add-ons for your prep room—whether you’re remodeling or building from the ground up.
📞 Call: 1-888-792-9315
📧 Email: cool@mymortuarycooler.com
🌐 Visit: https://mymortuarycooler.com
