New to the profession, training staff, or writing a county requisition? This mortuary equipment glossary defines the terms as working professionals use them — with links to the deep guides. From a premier funeral supply company since 2009.
First Call & Transfer
First call — the initial removal after a death. Mortuary cot — the wheeled, height-adjustable transfer stretcher (guide). Cot cover — the quilted drape presenting the cot (guide). Transfer pouch / body bag — sealed decedent transport bag (standards). Deck system — van platform with cot retention (guide). Bariatric — rated for heavier cases (plan).
Prep Room & Cold Storage
Prep room — the embalming and preparation suite (list). Water-control unit — table-side supply and temperature control (plumbing). Dressing table — the dry presentation station (guide). Walk-in — room-scale cooler (planning). Body storage rack — tiered cooler racking (3 vs 4 tier).
Cremation & Facility
Retort — the cremation chamber; refractory — its heat-resistant lining (maintenance). Processing station — the cremains reduction workstation (workflow). ID disc — stainless identification that survives the cycle. Chart recorder — the temperature documentation instrument (guide). Church truck — the folding casket carriage (guide). Torchiere — the casket-flanking upright lamp (lighting).
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FAQ
What is a retort in a crematory?
The cremation chamber itself — lined with heat-resistant refractory material that requires scheduled patching and maintenance.
What is the difference between a cot and a stretcher?
A cot is the wheeled, height-adjustable workhorse; a stretcher is the carried, folding solution for stairs and access a wheeled cot cannot manage.
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