Mortuary Lift

What Mortuary Lift does

Mortuary Lift Company is a privately held, Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based manufacturer of body and casket handling equipment serving funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals worldwide. Founded circa 1970, the company has operated for more than 50 years and operates with a lean team (1-10 employees). Its product portfolio is anchored by four systems: the Ultimate 1000 Lift™ (a 1000-lb-capacity, All-in-One Lifting™ body/casket lift with custom track installations); the Stretcher-Stepper™ (a $12,595 three-in-one electric stair climber, stretcher and dolly with PowerStand); the Tug-Along® (a patent-pending, battery-powered portable electric winch with wireless remote and universal vehicle attachment for solo loading of remains); and the QuickChill Pod™ (a modular cooler system using a standard window A/C unit to reach 1°C rapidly). Underlying technical components include FDA-compliant Glidetec™ body-strap material with 0% moisture absorption, military-grade nylon lifting straps, custom-painted track rails up to 23 ft continuous, and aluminum gantry systems adjustable from 6-9 ft. The company supplements core equipment with an extensive replacement-parts and accessories catalog covering batteries, transport bags, anchor straps, clamps, lanyards, chargers, body boards, head slings, and casket straps, many priced in the $12-$720 range.

The company's business model combines direct e-commerce (mortuarylift.com/store for accessories and smaller items with same-day fulfillment for orders before 3PM CST), quote-based consultative enterprise sales (800-628-8809 for capital equipment and custom installations), and a distributor/third-party channel for global reach. Pricing tiers span transactional unit purchases for accessories, to quote-based multi-year installations for capital lifts and tracks. Recurring revenue is generated through replacement parts, batteries, straps, and accessory bundles, while the customer financing program and Safety Grant Info resources reduce procurement friction for funeral-home buyers. Customer segments are vertical-focused (primarily funeral homes, with secondary markets in morgues and hospitals), and the company markets through SEO-optimized educational content, a company blog authored by Joseph Worden, organic social media, email newsletters, and product demonstration video.

Name

Mortuary Lift

Legal name

Mortuary Lift Company

Website

https://mortuarylift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mortuary Lift Company manufactures body and casket lifting equipment for funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals. Products include the Ultimate 1000 Lift, Stretcher-Stepper, Tug-Along winch, and QuickChill Pod cooler, sold via e-commerce and quote-based enterprise sales worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mortuary Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Mortuary lifting equipment
• Body handling systems
• Funeral home equipment
• Stretcher stair climbers
• Casket lift systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from sale of heavy-duty lifting equipment including the Ultimate 1000 Lift, Stretcher-Stepper, and Tug-Along portable winch systems. Products are sold directly to funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals through direct sales and e-commerce channels.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Ongoing revenue from accessories such as batteries, chargers, straps, transport bags, and replacement parts for their core equipment lines. Products priced from $12 to $380.
3. Custom Installation Solutions: Revenue from custom track systems and ceiling-less gantry installations tailored to specific facility requirements, sold through quote-based consultation model.
4. Financing Services: Company offers financing options for equipment purchases, indicating revenue also includes financing-related income or partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mortuary Lift Company designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty body and casket lifting equipment for funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals. Core products include the Ultimate 1000 Lift all-in-one prep-room lifting system, the Stretcher-Stepper three-in-one electric stair climber/stretcher/dolly, the Tug-Along portable electric winch for solo vehicle loading, and the QuickChill Pod modular cooling system. The company also supplies replacement parts, accessories, custom track and gantry installations, and merchandise through its own e-commerce store and quote-based enterprise sales channel.

Product overview

Mortuary Lift Company offers a portfolio of mechanical lifting and cooling equipment for the funeral home, morgue, and hospital industries. The core product line consists of four main systems: (1) the Ultimate 1000 Lift™ – a heavy-duty body and casket lift with 1000lb capacity designed for single-operator use in prep rooms, available with custom track systems and ceiling-less gantry options; (2) the Stretcher-Stepper™ – a three-in-one electric stair climbing, stretcher, and dolly system with 375 lb. capacity that eliminates the need for multiple equipment pieces; (3) the Tug-Along® – a patent-pending portable electric winch with wireless remote for solo loading/unloading of removal vehicles, 1000lb capacity; and (4) the QuickChill Pod™ – a modular cooling system using standard window A/C units for rapid body preservation. The portfolio also includes an extensive range of replacement parts (nylon lifting straps, Glidetec body straps, body boards, head slings, casket straps, batteries) and accessories (transport bags, anchor straps, clamps, chargers, accessory bundles) for all core products. The company also offers a financing program, safety grant information resources, and an Exceptional Caring Certification program for funeral homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ultimate 1000 Lift™: Body and casket lift system designed for funeral homes, morgues and hospitals with over 50 years of market presence.
• Stretcher-Stepper™
• Tug-Along®
• QuickChill Pod™

Products and services

• Ultimate 1000 Lift™ Heavy-duty body and casket lift system engineered for the funeral, morgue, and hospital industry. The only All-in-One Lifting™ system designed for prep-room environments, with 1000 lb capacity and engineered for single-operator use.
• Stretcher-Stepper™ Three-in-one electric solution functioning as an electric stair climber, stretcher, and dolly. Features PowerStand for enhanced lifting support and stability, eliminating unnecessary transfers between equipment. 375 lb capacity.
• Tug-Along® Portable Winch Patent-pending portable electric winch with 1000 lbs capacity, battery powered with wireless remote operation. Designed for solo vehicle loading and unloading, with universal attachment to any removal vehicle.
• QuickChill Pod™ Cooler Cost-effective cooling solution eliminating expensive compressors by using a standard window A/C unit paired with the BotPod system. Achieves temperatures down to 1°C in minutes with a simple 6-panel modular design that requires no special tools or technicians.
• Ceiling-less Gantry with Ultimate 1000 Lift™ Gantry crane system with Ultimate 1000 Lift designed for facilities without ceiling installation. Made from lightweight extruded aluminum track, adjustable height from 6ft to 9ft, beam span 8-10ft, and collapsible for easy storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enables single-person operation where previously multiple people were required
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kates-BoylstonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2024Kates-Boylston, an independent publishing voice in the death-care space, announced the formation of their Advisory Board. Mortuary Lift Company participates in this industry advisory initiative focused on innovating the death-care industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mortuary Equipment & Supply Co. Independent distributor of mortuary equipment, lifts, and preparation-room supplies to funeral homes and morgues across the US.
• Mopec: Manufacturer of pathology, autopsy, and mortuary equipment including lifts and body handling systems used by hospitals, medical examiners, and funeral homes.
• Ferno: Global leader in mortuary cots, stretchers, and body transport equipment for funeral homes, morgues, and EMS. Closest comparable product portfolio in mortuary handling equipment.
• Champion Mortuary Supply: Distributor and manufacturer of funeral industry supplies and equipment including lifts, stretchers, and preparation room tools.
• Federal Mortuary Equipment: Manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic body lifts, embalming tables, and mortuary equipment. Directly competes in the funeral home equipment segment.
• Bend-Anco: Mortuary refrigeration and body storage specialist serving funeral homes and morgues. Adjacent competitor in the temperature-management segment of death-care equipment.
• American Mortuary Coolers (AMC): Specializes in mortuary coolers, body storage, and refrigeration equipment for funeral homes and morgues. Directly competes with Mortuary Lift's QuickChill Pod offering.
• DuMor Inc. Long-established supplier of funeral service equipment including lifts, dressing tables, and preparation room equipment. Direct competitor in mortuary lift systems.

Emerging players

• Span-Burroughs: Patient handling and lift specialist with overlap into healthcare-grade lifting and transfer equipment; could extend into mortuary-adjacent segments.

Broad incumbents

• Howard Medical: Broader medical and mortuary equipment supplier serving hospitals, morgues, and funeral homes with handling, transport, and storage solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mortuary-lift-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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