Mortuary cold rooms require specialist design, reliable temperature control, and responsive maintenance support. Be Cool Refrigeration provides mortuary refrigeration services for hospitals, funeral directors, coroners' offices, and care homes across London and the South East.
Our Mortuary Services
- Design & installation Purpose-built mortuary cold rooms with precise temperature control, typically operating at +2°C to +4°C
- Multi-body storage Single, double, and multi-tier racking systems to maximise capacity
- Temperature monitoring Continuous monitoring with alarms for out-of-range conditions
- Maintenance contracts Planned servicing with priority emergency response
- Emergency repair 24/7 callout support for critical failures
Brands We Work With
Design Considerations
- Temperature accuracy Precise control within ±1°C to comply with HTA standards
- Hygiene Stainless steel interiors and antimicrobial finishes for easy cleaning
- Access Appropriate door widths and racking heights for safe and dignified handling
- Redundancy Backup refrigeration options for critical facilities
- Compliance Designs that meet Human Tissue Authority (HTA) guidance and local authority requirements
Accredited & Certified
What Our Clients Say
Read All Reviews“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
H
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
I
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
E
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
E
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
V
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
T
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
C
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
R
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
W
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
K
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
H
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
I
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
E
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
E
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
V
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
T
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
C
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
R
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
W
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
K
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
H
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
I
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
E
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
E
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
V
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
T
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
C
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
R
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
W
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
K
Knowledgeable! Professional!
“I spoke with Danny this morning who gave me immediate, clear and supportive advice on a problem with a Daikin unit. No sense of trying to angle for a call-out and I’d be comfortable calling should that ultimately be necessary.”
H
Helpful immediate advice
“I would like to thank the Be Cool team for the excellent service I have received since I phoned on Saturday. Be Cool did everything they said they would. Someone called me back first thing on Monday morning and sent a very polite, excellent engineer on Tuesday who fixed what has been a nagging problem for far too long. I would give you 100 stars and not just the standard 5. I very much appreciated the phone call giving me notice that the engineer would arrive in one hour. In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed. What’s more everyone I spoke to on the phone was charming, as was the engineer. Everyone could not have been more helpful. I live in hope that there will be a swift return to this level of service which I have not received for a very long time. Congratulations!”
I
In this day and age a company with the Be Cool level of service is rare indeed.
“Be Cool did a fantastic job fitting our AC domestic unit. From helping us select the right system to guidance on how to use it, helpful and professional approach was very much appreciated. First class service backed up by regular calls to keep us updated on delivery and fitting schedule ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
E
Excellent, professional service
“We have used Be Cool several times in the last few months. Very friendly proactive staff and engineers can make repairs on site which is extremely useful.”
E
Excellent on-going service
“Very helpfull. Thank you so much!!”
V
Very helpfull. Thank you
“We used BeCool Ltd. to install new air conditioning in one of our 800sqm London venues. Top class! This was a big project but took little over two weeks. From the initial consultation to the handover, nothing was too much. The professionalism and quality of work was second to none. Following that, we used them to upgrade the air conditioning in our second London venue. Could not fault Ali and his team and BeCool Ltd is now our go-to place for AC and refrigeration. Thanks!”
T
The professionalism and quality of work was second to none!
“Came out quickly – fixed it on the same day. In a world of “you get what you pay for”, their prices are very reasonable. I hope I won’t need their services again, but if I do – will call them first thing.”
C
Came out quickly - fixed it on the same day!
“BeCool were really helpful and quick to fix our air conditioning issues, thank you!”
R
Really helpful & quick to fix!
“Be Cool have been working for us for over 5 years (since 2011), they install and maintain all the commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment for our projects. Our trust has always grown in Be Cool and because of this we always follow their recommendations…. “They have simply never let us down attending emergencies immediately and undertaking the work to high quality”.”
W
Work to high quality
“Fridges, cold rooms, air-conditioning, ice machines, electric ovens, ice makers and MANY MORE…Be Cool have supplied and maintained our equipment since our restaurants, pubs and hotels opened (since 2010) and we have never look further…they have always responded to our calls and breakdowns. Knowledgeable! Professional!”
K
Knowledgeable! Professional!
Maintenance & Support
Given the critical nature of mortuary refrigeration, we recommend a maintenance contract that includes quarterly servicing, 24/7 emergency cover, and temperature monitoring checks. Our engineers understand the sensitivity of this work and conduct all visits with discretion and professionalism.
Contact us to discuss your requirements in confidence.
Our Process
01
Initial consultation
We discuss your requirements, capacity needs, and any regulatory specifications.
02
Site survey
Our engineer assesses the space, access, and services to design the right solution.
03
Specification and quote
A detailed proposal covering design, equipment, installation, and ongoing support.
04
Installation
Discreet, professional fitting with full compliance to HTA and regulatory standards.
05
Commissioning and aftercare
Thorough testing, temperature logging setup, and ongoing maintenance plans.
Call us today
0203 488 1889
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature do mortuary cold rooms operate at?
Standard mortuary storage is maintained at 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. We can also provide lower temperature options where required.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency support?
Yes. Mortuary refrigeration failures are treated as urgent. We provide round-the-clock emergency callouts for all mortuary cold room customers.
Can you install temperature monitoring systems?
Yes. We install digital temperature logging and alarm systems that provide continuous monitoring and alert you to any deviations.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. Regular maintenance is essential for mortuary cold rooms. Our contracts include scheduled servicing, priority emergency response, and full compliance documentation.