8×20 Walk-In Mortuary Cooler

The 8×20 walk-in mortuary cooler is the largest 8-foot-wide footprint in the AMC walk-in series — 160 sq ft of insulated cadaver cold storage for high-volume hospital morgues, regional coroner and medical examiner offices, crematories running batched holding cycles, and disaster-response or FEMA-contracted staging.

At a glance

• 8′ × 20′ footprint (160 sq ft)
• Model AMC-0820
• Up to 18-body capacity with four to five parallel 4-tier 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 8×20 is the largest 8-foot-wide walk-in AMC manufactures. Step down to the 8×18 (16-body) or 8×16 (14-body). For comparable capacity at wider footprint, see the 10×20 or 12×14.

Sizing methodology: size guide. Pricing benchmarks: 2026 cost guide.

Specifications

Refrigeration and panel engineering

At 160 sq ft the load tier strongly favors remote-split refrigeration with Copeland scroll or Heatcraft systems. The custom-built line handles remote-condenser builds with outdoor compressor installations.

ASTM E84 Class A flame spread matters under county morgue requirements and state body-storage code. FEMA-contracted disaster-response builds available.

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; 4–6 weeks for custom remote-split builds. Installation guide · delivery times by region.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $14,466.00 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
• Net terms for institutional, government, and FEMA buyers
• Broader options: financing article

Racking and cot compatibility

Floor area accommodates four to five parallel 4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Racks. Roller-rack systems available for high-throughput operations. 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 · Puerto Rico.

Frequently asked questions

How many bodies fit in an 8×20 walk-in?

Eighteen with four to five parallel 4-tier side-loading racks.

Who buys the 8×20?

High-volume hospital morgues, regional and county medical examiner offices, crematories running batched holding cycles, disaster-response and FEMA-contracted staging facilities, university anatomy programs.

What temperature does it maintain?

34–40°F body holding standard.

What’s the lead time?

5–15 business days for in-stock configurations; 4–6 weeks for custom remote-split builds.

Does it work for cot-direct roll-in?

Yes. No-floor slab-mount standard.

How does it compare to MOBI and Mopec at the 8×20 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. Orders over $5,000 qualify for extended financing. Net terms available for institutional and government buyers.

Where is the 8×20 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