Teaching hospital · Department planning
Mortuary
These are the items commonly listed for the Mortuary department. Tick the ones you need in your list and add your own quantities.
- 11items listed
- 2groups
- 8named in official documents
11 items in 2 groups below. Tap a group to open it; tap “About this item” to read more. Lists are for planning; please follow current official norms.
What the regulations say
8 of 11 items on this page are named in IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark). 0 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
Figures come from NMC and government documents dated up to February 2026. Many are minimums. Items marked in grey are government benchmarks (for example IPHS 2022), not binding on private colleges. Check the current official norms before ordering.
Post-mortem
8 items
Stainless-steel autopsy table IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A sturdy table with a stainless-steel top on which post-mortem examinations are performed. The top is usually shaped to drain fluids and is easy to clean.
How it is used: Used in the mortuary for post-mortem examinations. Its washable surface helps keep the area hygienic between cases.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Common variants include fixed or movable tables, with or without built-in water supply, drainage and sink.
Organ weighing machines IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An organ weighing machine is a scale with a tray or pan used to weigh individual organs, such as the heart, liver or brain. Mortuaries often keep more than one.
How it is used: In a mortuary they are used during post-mortem examination to weigh and record organs as part of the autopsy report.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between mechanical dial scales and digital scales, and by pan size.
Measuring glasses IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Measuring glasses are simple graduated containers, such as beakers or measuring jugs, used to measure liquid volumes.
How it is used: In a mortuary they are used to measure body fluids and preservatives, and to prepare solutions during autopsy work.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between glass and plastic, and between beaker and jug styles in various sizes.
Spot lights IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Bright, focused lamps, mounted on the ceiling, wall or a stand, that illuminate a specific working area with strong light.
How it is used: Used in the mortuary to light the autopsy table, so details can be seen clearly during post-mortem examination and teaching.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Options include ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted and mobile stand models.
PM instrument set IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A post-mortem instrument set is a collection of tools for autopsy. It typically includes knives, scissors, forceps, saws, a chisel, a hammer, probes, a skull key and measuring tools.
How it is used: In a mortuary it is used for routine post-mortem examinations by forensic doctors and staff.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between basic and comprehensive sets, and between instrument grades.
Aprons, PM gloves, rubber sheets IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Protective items for post-mortem work: waterproof aprons, heavy post-mortem gloves, and rubber sheets for covering tables or bodies.
How it is used: In a mortuary they protect staff from body fluids and contamination during autopsies, and help keep work areas clean.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between reusable rubber and disposable plastic items, and between glove lengths.
Lens IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A handheld or stand-mounted magnifying lens for viewing small details more clearly, without needing a microscope.
How it is used: In the mortuary, doctors use it to examine fine details on a body, such as small wounds, marks or trace material, during post-mortem examination.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between handheld and stand-mounted lenses, and with or without built-in lighting.
Deep freezers for body storage (at least 2) IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Deep freezers built to store bodies at very low temperatures. Several units are typically installed in a mortuary.
How it is used: Used in the mortuary to preserve bodies over longer periods while awaiting examination, identification or release.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Variants differ in capacity, chest or cabinet design, and temperature range.
Furniture
3 items
Body trolley About this item
What it is: A wheeled trolley for moving dead bodies safely between the mortuary cold room, autopsy room and vehicle.
How it is used: In a mortuary it is used to shift bodies with less effort and risk to staff.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between fixed-height and height-adjustable trolleys, and between open and covered designs.
Stainless-steel work table About this item
What it is: A work table made fully or mainly of stainless steel, a rust-free metal that is easy to wash and disinfect.
How it is used: In the CSSD, laundry and mortuary, staff use it for sorting, packing or handling items where hygiene and frequent cleaning are important.
Used in: CSSD, Mechanised Laundry, Mortuary
Options: Buyers choose between tables with or without an under-shelf, different sizes, and fixed or wheeled legs.
Storage cabinet About this item
What it is: A closed cabinet with shelves and doors for keeping supplies and items stored safely and out of sight.
How it is used: Used in the mortuary to store instruments, consumables, documents and other supplies needed for daily work.
Used in: Mortuary
Options: Choices include powder-coated steel or stainless steel, with or without lock, and different sizes and shelf arrangements.
How Unnat Exports helps with Mortuary
- One list, one quotation
Every item for Mortuary, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your Mortuary list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the Mortuary department?
Items from the post-mortem groups on this page, plus furniture for the Furniture. Most of them fall under mortuary, autopsy & forensic equipment, lab glassware, reagents & consumables, operation theatre equipment.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the Mortuary department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the furniture. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for Mortuary?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.