MORTUARY COLDROOMS
Refrigerated Body Storage
Colsec specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of mortuary coldrooms and chilled body storage solutions for hospitals, NHS trusts, funeral directors, crematoriums and healthcare facilities throughout the UK.
Every mortuary project is different, which is why we work closely with our clients to maximise available space and achieve the storage capacity required.
From mortuary coldrooms with multiple rows of storage racks to end-loading and side-loading cabinets, we can supply body storage systems in a wide range of sizes and configurations.
Our mortuary coldrooms and cabinets are manufactured to the same high standards as our modular coldrooms, using 80mm insulated polyurethane panels with a hygienic white laminate finish. All products are manufactured in-house at our Worcestershire facility, giving us complete control over quality, lead times and specification.
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Mortuary Cabinets
end-loading mortuary Cold rooms
End-loading or front-loading mortuary cabinets can be supplied as single or multi-door coldrooms and configured to suit your required storage capacity. They are available in chiller or freezer specification.
| Category | Options Available |
|---|---|
| Rack tiers | Up to 5-tier |
| Tray sizes | Standard / semi-obese / obese / bariatric |
| Tray widths | 560mm / 660mm / 750mm / 850mm |
| Cabinet format | Single door / Multi-door |
| Specification | Chiller / Freezer |
| Accommodates | Body tray / coffin |
| Pass-through | If required |
Mortuary Cabinets
Side-loading mortuary Cold rooms
Side-loading mortuary coldrooms allow body trays or coffins to be loaded through the side of the coldroom, ideal when space is limited. Compatible loading trolleys can be stored inside the coldroom beneath the rack, while an optional floor-level shelf can increase the capacity of a standard 3-tier configuration.
| Category | Options Available |
|---|---|
| Rack tiers | Up to 3-tier |
| Tray sizes | Standard / semi-obese / obese / bariatric |
| Tray widths | 560mm / 660mm / 750mm / 850mm |
| Cabinet format | Roller shutter door (manual or electric) or double doors |
| Specification | Chiller / Freezer |
| Accommodates | Body tray / coffin |
| Optional features | Floor-level shelf for additional capacity / Compatible loading trolley stored beneath the rack |
Mortuary COLDROOMS
Bespoke Mortuary Coldrooms
Bespoke mortuary coldrooms provide a flexible refrigerated storage area where the internal layout can be configured around the available space, storage requirements and working practices. Unlike cabinet systems, an open-access or bespoke mortuary coldroom allows staff to move freely within the space, providing seamless access for trolleys, racks and other storage requirements.
Example uses include:
Open access for trolley loading and movement
Rows of racks for body tray storage
Rows of racks for coffin storage
Mobile racks on castors for flexibility
Storage for coffins or body trays on trolleys
Access can be provided through insulated single doors, double doors, sliding doors or roller shutter doors, with each installation manufactured to suit the building layout and operational requirements.
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Specifications
Racks, Trays & Trolleys
RACKS
Each cabinet can include a body storage racking system complete with stainless steel body trays to suit the cabinet size required.
| Category | Specification / Options |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Manufactured in the UK |
| Length options | 1930mm (short) / 2110mm (long) |
| Width | 500mm – 1700mm |
| Height | Up to 5-tier |
| Rack layout | Single units or linked rows |
| Frame construction | 2″ x 1″ 16G tube steel |
| Finish | Epoxy coated |
| Rack type options | Fixed racks or adjustable |
| Tray compatibility | Body trays (14″ or 17″ guides), and coffins |
| Installation type | Freestanding or wheeled (braked castors) |
| Roller system | Full length 2″ diameter ball bearing rollers |
BODY TRAYS
Body trays are manufactured in the UK in full stainless steel. The low-profile design maximises usable space between each shelf.
| Category | Specification / Options |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Manufactured in the UK |
| Length options | 1920mm (short) / 2040mm (long) |
| Standard width | 560mm |
| Semi-obese width | 660mm |
| Obese width | 750mm |
| Extra-obese (bariatric) width | 850mm |
| Profile | Low profile design |
| Construction | Full stainless steel frame and top |
| Drainage plugs | With plugs (to NHS spec) or without plugs |
Trolleys
Short top hydraulic mortuary trolleys provide safe and efficient loading and unloading of body trays. Available in a manual or electric.
| Category | Specification / Options |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Manufactured in the UK |
| Operation | Manual hydraulic hand pump / 12V electric hydraulic lift |
| Construction | Heavy-duty steel tube frame |
| Finish | Epoxy coated / stainless steel available |
| Tier options | 3-tier / 4-tier / 5-tier |
| Closed height | 400mm standard / 255mm low-level option |
| Fully extended height | 3-tier: 1715mm / 4-tier: 1930mm / 5-tier: 1960mm |
| Lifting capacity | 200kg standard / 320kg heavy duty / Up to 450kg heavy duty |
| Roller system | Grooved vulcanised rubber rollers with stainless steel bearings |
| Tray compatibility | 14″, 17″ or 19″ guide spacing |
| Safety features | CE certified / Battery isolator & emergency stop (electric model) |
| Castors | Braked castors (sizes to suit lifting height) |
| Applications | Mortuary cabinets, body storage racks, embalming and vehicle loading |
| Options | Stainless steel construction / Power-driven rollers / Integrated weighing scales |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to some of the common questions about our mortuary coldrooms. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, get in touch and our team will be happy to help.
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