Quick
Answer
Hospitals, county
morgues, and medical examiner facilities need six equipment categories:
refrigerated body storage, roller racks, lifting equipment, mortuary
stretchers, stainless steel body trays, and embalming/preparation tables.
Hilton Funeral Supply carries the full MOBI Medical lineup —
USA-manufactured — for all six categories.
What
Equipment Is Needed in a Morgue?
|
Equipment |
Function |
Required In |
|
Mortuary coolers |
Refrigerated body storage |
Every morgue |
|
Roller
racks |
Storage
and retrieval inside coolers |
Upright and Walk-In cooler configurations |
|
Lifting equipment |
Powered transfers between surfaces |
High-volume facilities |
|
Mortuary
stretchers |
Transport
from arrival through release |
Every
morgue |
|
Stainless steel body trays |
Hygienic storage surface in racks/coolers |
Roller rack systems |
|
Transfer
boards / slider boards |
Moving
decedents between surfaces |
Examination
workflows |
|
Embalming / preparation tables |
Preparation room work surface |
Funeral homes, ME offices |
Morgue
Coolers
Size for peak
demand, not average volume. A facility near capacity on an average day will
exceed it during high-volume periods.
|
Model |
Capacity |
Best For |
|
2 bodies |
Minimizing decedent transfers on entry |
|
|
2 bodies
(wide format) |
Bariatric
or oversized decedents |
|
|
4 bodies |
Moderate volume, compact footprint |
|
|
12 bodies
(3 × 4-tier racks) |
County
morgues, hospitals, high-volume facilities |
Ceiling clearance
note: Upright coolers often have chiller fans that
protrude down from the interior ceiling. Measure this protrusion before
selecting a roller rack tier configuration.
Morgue
Roller Racks
Hilton Funeral
Supply carries MOBI Medical roller racks in two material lines — standard
powder-coated steel and stainless steel — and three loading configurations.
Stainless Steel Roller Racks
Hilton Funeral
Supply's Hilton Morgue Readiness Standard evaluates roller racks on four
criteria: corrosion resistance, sanitation access, ceiling clearance
compatibility, and dimensional match to the cooler and tray system. Stainless
steel is the correct specification for repeated exposure to disinfectants,
biofluids, or high-humidity cooler environments.
|
Configuration |
Best Access Scenario |
Tiers Available |
|
Unobstructed end-access room layout |
2-tier, 3-tier, 4-tier, 5 tier |
|
|
Restricted
end access; side preferred |
2-tier, 3-tier, 4-tier, 5 tier |
|
|
Tight spaces or variable access angles |
2-tier, 3-tier, 4-tier, 5 tier |
Customizable
first-tier height: MOBI Medical stainless steel and powder coated mortuary roller racks have a standard first tier height of 20 inches. Roller racks can be customized with a
first-tier height as low as 13 inches. This reduces a 4-tier rack from
approximately 78 inches to approximately 67 inches overall — an 11-inch
reduction that resolves chiller fan clearance conflicts inside walk-in coolers.
Standard Roller Racks
(Powder-Coated)
MOBI Medical
states standard racks feature industrial-grade welded steel construction,
1.9-inch gravity-free roller bars, and heavy-duty locking-brake casters.
Available in 3- and 4-tier configurations.
|
Configuration |
Footprint (MOBI spec) |
Link |
|
3-Tier / 4-Tier End-Loading |
31" W × 85" L |
|
|
3-Tier / 4-Tier Side-Loading |
31"
W × 85" L |
|
|
3-Tier / 4-Tier Multi-Directional |
31" W × 85" L |
Facilities often
plan around cooler capacity and overlook what happens inside. A rack that
doesn't clear the chiller fan creates a workflow problem that can be solved before the order is placed.
— Conner Patten, Product Specialist, Hilton Funeral Supply
Roller Rack Pre-Order Checklist
•
Cooler interior ceiling height — including
chiller fan protrusion distance
•
Door opening: height and width
•
Loading direction: end, side, or
multi-directional
•
First-tier height: specify 13-inch option if
clearance is tight
•
Body tray dimensions: 23" or 27" —
verify tray/rack compatibility before ordering
•
Casters vs. leveling feet based on whether the
rack will be repositioned post-installation
Morgue
Lifting Equipment
All four MOBI
Medical lift models are USA-manufactured and available through Hilton Funeral
Supply. Select based on weight capacity requirements, collapsed height
constraints, and whether the primary use is inner-facility transport, crematory
loading, or casket handling.
|
Model |
Key Specs (MOBI Medical) |
Best For |
|
Marine-grade aluminum + SS; 800 lb capacity;
height 18"–78"; 28" wide; bi-directional top; 6" locking
swivel casters; halo standard |
Inner-facility transport; discrete movement
through public areas; rack loading |
|
|
Welded
steel; 12V DC hydraulic; 1,000+ lb capacity; height 20.5"–80+";
universal end/side load top; optional digital scale |
Crematory
and high-load applications; rack loading at all tier heights |
|
|
12.5" collapsed height; 12V DC hydraulic;
1,000+ lb capacity; optional digital scale |
Low-clearance work surfaces and under-rack
applications where collapsed height is critical |
|
|
Electric
actuator (no hydraulic fluid); 900+ lb capacity; 12V DC; welded structural
steel |
Body and
casket movement in funeral home and crematory settings |
Preparation
Room Embalming Tables
All MOBI Medical
embalming tables are USA-manufactured and available through Hilton Funeral
Supply. Browse the full MOBI embalming table lineup. All hydraulic models include foot-pedal height adjustment and 8-inch
foot-brake casters.
|
Model |
Key Specs (MOBI Medical) |
Best For |
|
14-gauge 304 SS top; 3" trough; 6"
drain stem; 1,000 lb capacity; height 27"–40"; Trendelenburg 0–10° |
Standard prep room applications; most funeral
home sizes |
|
|
35"
× 85" top; 14-gauge 304 SS; 3" trough; 6" drain stem; 1,000 lb
capacity; end or side pedal; Trendelenburg 0–10° |
Larger
decedents; high-volume prep rooms; oversized work surface requirement |
|
|
Perforated SS work surface; hydraulic height
adjustment; designed for washing and preparation workflow |
Facilities where a perforated surface improves
drainage and sanitation workflow |
Mortuary
Stretchers
Browse the full MOBI mortuary stretcher lineup at Hilton Funeral Supply. Confirm stretcher width, loading height, and elevator clearance before
ordering. Verify compatibility with your roller racks and lifts.
|
Model |
Best For |
|
High loading model for most funeral home
and morgue applications |
|
|
Upgraded
Pro Series build; higher-volume facilities |
|
|
Oversized and bariatric cases; increased width
and weight capacity |
Stainless
Steel Body Trays
Body trays must
match the roller rack and cooler dimensions. A dimensional mismatch creates a
handling problem on every case.
|
Model |
Width |
Link |
|
MOBI 23" Stainless Steel Body Tray |
23" |
|
|
MOBI
27" Stainless Steel Body Tray |
27" |
|
|
MOBI Low-Profile Stainless Steel Body Tray |
23" or 27" (reduced height) |
What
to Measure Before You Order
Confirm all of
the following before placing any order. Equipment that fits on paper can still
be impractical when clearance is overlooked.
• Cooler interior ceiling height — and chiller fan
protrusion distance from the ceiling
• Cooler door opening: height and width
•
Room door openings and hallway widths for all
equipment paths
•
Elevator dimensions if equipment travels between
floors
•
Aisle width around cooler and roller rack
•
Lift height when raised: confirm it clears the
room ceiling
•
Lift collapsed height: use the 12.5" low-profile model when operating under racks or low work surfaces
Equipment
by Facility Type
|
Facility Type |
Priority Considerations |
|
County morgue / ME office |
High peak-volume capacity; extended storage;
mass-casualty planning; oversized decedents; examination equipment |
|
Hospital
morgue |
Elevator
access; electrical coordination with facilities; HVAC clearance; emergency
power circuits |
|
Funeral home prep room |
Workflow efficiency; preparation table type;
cooler compatibility with rack and tray system |
|
Crematory |
Lift
collapsed height for under-rack operation; scissor lift load rating for
caskets; casket lift selection |
Hilton
Morgue Equipment Readiness Standard
Hilton Funeral
Supply's Hilton Morgue Equipment Readiness Standard evaluates every purchase on
five criteria: capacity for peak demand, dimensional compatibility with the
facility, material specification for the environment, workflow integration
across equipment categories, and long-term serviceability. All MOBI Medical
equipment available through Hilton Funeral Supply is USA-manufactured.
•
Capacity: size for peak demand, not average
volume
•
Dimensions: measure ceiling, doors, aisles, and
chiller fan protrusion before ordering
•
Material: stainless steel for high-exposure
environments; powder-coat for lower-exposure applications
•
Workflow: coolers, racks, trays, stretchers, and
lifts must be dimensionally compatible as a system
•
Serviceability: MOBI Medical's USA manufacturing
supports domestic parts sourcing and service
Browse the
complete MOBI Medical equipment lineup at Hilton Funeral Supply or contact Hilton directly for ceiling clearance guidance,
specification review, and project coordination.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What equipment is required in a
morgue?
Every morgue
requires refrigerated body storage. Most also need roller racks, a mortuary
stretcher, stainless steel body trays, and lifting equipment. Medical examiner
and county coroner facilities typically need the full package including
embalming and examination tables.
What is a morgue roller rack?
A morgue roller
rack is a storage frame that holds decedents on body trays inside a cooler.
MOBI Medical states their racks use 1.9-inch gravity-free roller bars on a
welded steel frame. Available from Hilton Funeral Supply in end-loading, side-loading, and multi-directional configurations,
in standard and stainless steel.
Why does first-tier height matter
on a morgue roller rack?
First-tier height
sets the overall rack profile. A 13-inch first-tier setting reduces a 4-tier
rack from approximately 78 inches to approximately 67 inches — an 11-inch
reduction. This resolves clearance conflicts when a chiller fan protrudes from
the cooler ceiling.
What is the difference between
stainless steel and standard roller racks?
Standard racks
use powder-coated welded steel. Stainless steel racks resist corrosion from
repeated disinfectant exposure, biofluids, and high-humidity cooler
environments. Both models support a customizable 13-inch first-tier height
option.
What morgue lifts does Hilton
Funeral Supply carry?
Hilton carries
four MOBI Medical lift models: the Battery-Powered HD Cadaver Transport Scissor Lift (800 lb capacity, 18"–78" height, marine-grade construction
for inner-facility transport), the Crematory Battery-Powered Scissor Lift HD (1,000+ lb, 20.5"–80+", welded steel, optional scale), the Low-Profile Scissor Lift
(12.5" collapsed height, 1,000+ lb), and the XL Electric Body & Casket Lift (900+ lb, electric actuator, no hydraulic fluid).
What embalming tables does Hilton
Funeral Supply carry?
Hilton carries
three MOBI Medical hydraulic embalming tables through the MOBI embalming tables category: the standard MOBI Hydraulic Embalming Table, the MOBI Oversized Hydraulic Embalming Table (35" × 85" top, 1,000 lb capacity, 3-inch trough), and the MOBI Hydraulic Embalming/Washing Table with Perforated
Surface. All are USA-manufactured with foot-brake
casters and hydraulic height adjustment.
What is the collapsed height of
the MOBI low-profile scissor lift?
MOBI Medical
states the MOBI Crematory Battery-Powered Low-Profile Scissor Lift has a collapsed height of 12.5 inches. The standard HD crematory
scissor lift collapses to 20.5 inches.
Where can I buy MOBI Medical
morgue equipment?
Hilton Funeral
Supply is an authorized MOBI Medical distributor serving funeral homes,
hospitals, county morgues, and medical examiner facilities nationwide. Browse
the full MOBI Medical equipment lineup at Hilton Funeral Supply.