Mortuaries are used to store the dead awaiting identification, burial or cremation, autopsy, disposal, etc. However, the time it takes to store a human corpse can range from a few hours to a few days or, in rare cases, weeks.

What is a body freezer?

To prevent or delay decomposition, they require a constant refrigeration environment with temperatures between 2 °C (36 °F) and 4 °C (39 °F). A mortuary refrigerator is a device that keeps the body in the right environment. Almost all modern healthcare facilities have a cold room and provide mortuary refrigerators

A body freezer is used to hold the body of the deceased for several hours, while solemn final rites are carried out. You may need to preserve your loved one’s remains for a variety of reasons, such as identification, autopsy, or dignified cremation. Depending on the situation, you can use a variety of methods to preserve your loved one, including mummification, embalming, and freezers.

These devices are widely used in hospitals, railways, airports, disaster camps and the military. However, the increasing use of these refrigerators has led to the development of many features to improve their availability in a mortuary environment.

Three common questions about body freezers:

1. What is the temperature of the body freezer?

Usually, the temperature range in a corpse freezer is between -10 and 5 degrees Celsius.

2. How long can the body be kept in the refrigerator?

The cadaver freezer prevents decomposition for 24-48 hours, depending on the temperature.

3. Will the body rot in the refrigerator?

Because of the lower temperatures, the freezer will slow the decomposition process, but it won’t stop it.

What would you expect to see in a mortuary refrigerator?

Mortuary refrigerators are usually made of stainless steel to maintain durability and ensure easy cleaning. Additional features include high/low audio and visual temperature alerts, a digital LED control panel, a stainless steel stretcher tray, casters for easy movement and an optional temperature recorder. Upon request, customers can choose mortuary refrigerators with doors that open from the front or side.