8×16 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler

The 8×16 walk-in mortuary cooler is the upper-mid-to-high tier in the 8-foot-wide walk-in series — 128 sq ft of insulated cadaver cold storage for regional funeral home consolidations, high-volume hospital morgues, and crematory facilities running parallel batched holding.

At a glance

• 8′ × 16′ footprint (128 sq ft)
• Model AMC-0816
• Up to 14-body capacity with three parallel 4-tier side-loading racks
• 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 8×16 is the high-capacity step in the 8-foot-wide walk-in series. Step down to the 8×14 (11-body) or 8×12 (9-body). Step up to the 8×18 or 8×20.

For comparable capacity at wider footprint, see the 10×16. Sizing methodology: size guide.

Specifications

Refrigeration and panel engineering

At 128 sq ft the load tier favors Copeland scroll compressors and remote-split installations for high door-cycle facilities. The custom-built line handles remote-condenser configurations.

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread on the interior face matters under county morgue requirements and state body-storage code.

Installation and lead time

Ships as flat-pack panel kit, single LTL pallet from Tennessee. Lead time 5–15 business days for in-stock configurations. Installation guide · delivery times by region.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $14,844.97 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: financing article

Racking and cot compatibility

Interior holds three parallel 4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Racks. End-loading and roller-rack upgrades available. Full catalog: racks and lifts. Cot-direct roll-in with the 500E and 1000E.

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 8×16 walk-in?

Fourteen with three parallel 4-tier side-loading racks.

Who buys the 8×16?

Regional funeral home consolidations, high-volume hospital morgues, county coroner and medical examiner offices, crematories running parallel batched holding.

What temperature does it maintain?

34–40°F body holding standard.

What’s the lead time?

5–15 business days for in-stock configurations.

Does it work for cot-direct roll-in?

Yes. No-floor slab-mount standard.

How does it compare to MOBI and Mopec at the 8×16 size?

Factory-direct, American-made, faster lead times, 10-year panel warranty. See the MOBI vs AMC comparison.

Can it be financed?

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

Where is the 8×16 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