Resources

Plain answers about decedent storage

For families and funeral home staff

How long can a body stay in a morgue?

Refrigeration slows natural changes but does not stop them. Here is how long a body usually stays in a morgue, what changes the time, and who decides.

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For funeral home owners and managers

Morgue cooler or outside storage? What funeral homes should compare

Before you buy or expand a morgue cooler, compare the full cost of ownership with the cost of renting storage only when you need it.

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