The most dangerous ten seconds of any removal is the transfer — bed to cot, cot to table, table to casket. Transfer boards and sliders turn a lift into a slide, protecting staff backs and decedent dignity in the same motion. From a premier funeral supply company since 2009.
Boards vs. Sliders
Rigid transfer boards bridge gaps — bed to cot, cot to prep table — with a firm surface a slide can travel across. Slider sheets and roller boards reduce friction under the decedent for lateral moves. Most teams use both: board to bridge, slider to move. Shop transfer boards & sliders, all in the FIRSTCALL10 10%-off category.
Where They Belong
Every removal vehicle (with the first call kit), every prep room (beside the lift), and every hospice-heavy route — see our hospice transfer guide. Two-person technique with a board and slider outperforms four-person manual lifting on both safety and dignity, and pairs with bariatric equipment on heavy calls.
From Johnson City, Tennessee — Since 2009
Funeral Source One, 140 Kwickway Lane, Johnson City, TN (Google Business: Funeral Source One, Johnson City TN); American Mortuary Coolers: A+ BBB, Knoxville / Greater East Tennessee. Kit pricing: request a quote · 1-888-792-9315.
FAQ
What is the difference between a transfer board and a slider?
A rigid board bridges the gap between surfaces; a slider sheet or roller reduces friction for the lateral move — most transfers use both together.
Do transfer boards have weight limits?
Yes — check rated capacity like any equipment, and step up to bariatric-rated boards for heavy calls.
WebFuneralSupply is the wholesale funeral supply division of Funeral Source One Supply Company — serving funeral homes, crematories, and medical examiners from Johnson City, Tennessee since 2009. Request a quote · Help Center · Current coupon codes