Normal Dead Body Freezer Box
- Keeps the body at safe, cool temperature for short durations.
- Ideal when cremation or burial will happen within 1–2 days.
- Most affordable and widely used option.
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Freezer Box for Dead Body on Rent – 24×7 Home Preservation & Road Transport in India
In India’s heat, families often need extra time for relatives to arrive, documents to finish or travel plans to be set. A freezer box for dead body is a safe, medical-grade way to preserve your loved one at home or during road transport, without rushing the final rites.
🧊 Near-freezing body preservation (0–5°C)
🏠 Home freezer box rental in all major cities
🚑 Freezer-box ambulances for long-distance road
Short answer: A freezer box for dead body is a portable mortuary fridge that keeps the body at near-freezing temperature so you can preserve at home safely and still have time for relatives, documents and travel. Swargayatraa brings a sanitised freezer box to your home, sets it up in minutes and, when you are ready, also arranges dead body transport by road or even dead body transport by air.
What Is a Freezer Box for Dead Body?
Simple Explanation
A freezer box for dead body is a portable mortuary cooler. It is a stainless-steel or glass-topped chamber with cooling coils and a power plug. The box keeps the body at around 0–5°C so that decomposition slows down and odour is controlled.
- Works like a mini mortuary fridge on wheels.
- No chemicals inside – only controlled cold air.
- Used by hospitals, funeral homes and emergency teams.
For families, it means you can keep your loved one at home or in a private hall without worrying about heat, smell or visible changes.
Home Use vs Road Transport
Swargayatraa uses freezer boxes in two ways:
- Home freezer box: a plug-in unit placed at your home or private hall.
- Freezer-box ambulance: a mortuary van with built-in freezer box for long road travel.
For step-by-step rules on using these for city and highway travel, you can also read our guide on how to transport a dead body by road – intra-city & inter-city rules.
Why Do Indian Families Use a Freezer Box at Home?
Practical Reasons
- Night or holiday death: cremation ground or burial ground opens only in the morning.
- Outstation family: children or close relatives are flying in from other cities or abroad.
- Police / hospital delay: post-mortem, paperwork or body release is taking time.
- Slot not available: no suitable cremation slot today.
Emotional & Dignity Reasons
- Home feels more peaceful than a hospital mortuary.
- Relatives can visit and sit together without smell or discomfort.
- Body stays neat, cool and covered while rituals happen.
- Family gets a little more time to process and plan.
If you are unsure what to do first after a death, you can also read our guides what to do in the first hour after a death in India and what to do if someone dies at home.
Types of Dead Body Freezer Boxes We Provide
We offer three types of freezer boxes to match different needs and budgets. All units are fully sanitised after every use and checked before reaching your home or hospital.
Gold Dead Body Freezer Box
- Maintains strong cooling for better, longer preservation.
- Good for when relatives are travelling from far or abroad.
- Sturdy build with a more premium look for home ceremonies.
VIP Dead Body Freezer Box
- Premium quality with advanced cooling and finish.
- Ensures the highest level of preservation and presentation.
- Best suited for VIP / VVIP or public condolence meetings.
Freezer Box Decorations & Peaceful Setup at Home
Many families want the freezer box to blend gently with the home environment instead of looking like medical equipment. Swargayatraa helps you create a simple, respectful décor around the freezer box so that relatives can sit and offer prayers in peace.
- Soft, clean white or pastel cloth around the freezer box to hide wires and stands.
- Fresh marigold or jasmine garlands placed neatly without blocking ventilation or lids.
- Safe electric candles or diya stands arranged at a distance from the cooling unit.
- Option of placing a small photo frame and flowers on a side table instead of on the freezer glass.
- Clear, walkable space for visitors to enter, sit and exit without crowding the freezer box.
If you later move your loved one in a hearse van or mortuary van, the same simple decoration style can be continued in the vehicle for the final journey.
How to Rent a Freezer Box for Dead Body at Home – Step by Step
Simple Process with Swargayatraa
- Call us 24×7: Phone +91 89996 53202 or WhatsApp.
- Share basic details: city, current location of body (home / hospital), time since death and if police are involved.
- Choose freezer type: normal, gold or VIP freezer box based on your need and budget.
- Prepare space: we guide you to clear an area near a power point at home or hall.
- Delivery & setup: our trained staff bring, plug in and set the freezer box to near 0–5°C.
- Plan road / air transport: when you are ready, we coordinate road transport or air transport.
Documents & Doctor Support
You usually need only a few documents before or soon after the freezer box arrives:
- Doctor’s Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) – Form 4 / 4A.
- ID proof of the deceased and a close relative.
- Police papers / NOC for medico-legal or inter-state movement.
For a complete checklist, you can read our detailed guide on documents required after death for cremation & body transport and our blog on how to get doctor’s confirmation & MCCD Form 4A at home.
Freezer Box Temperature – What Is the Safe Range?
Ideal Temperature Range
- Most medical freezer boxes keep the body at around 0–5°C.
- This is cold enough to slow down bacterial growth and odour.
- The body is not frozen solid, so tissues do not crack.
Our staff check the digital display regularly and adjust if required. For long journeys we also use UPS / generator backup to keep cooling stable.
Simple Do’s & Don’ts
- Do keep the freezer box in a shaded, ventilated room.
- Do not add ice or dry ice inside the chamber – it is not required.
- Do not open the lid again and again; it lets warm air enter.
- Call us immediately if there is a power issue – we will arrange backup.
If you are planning very long preservation or a mix of road and air travel, speak to our team about combining embalming + freezer box depending on doctor advice.
Freezer Box Rental Cost in India (2025)
Approximate Daily Charges
- Normal freezer box: ~₹3,000–₹6,000 per 24 hours (city & model dependent).
- Gold freezer box: slightly higher due to premium finish and features.
- VIP freezer box: higher band for VVIP / public condolence use.
- Freezer-box ambulance: charged separately per km or as per trip.
What Changes the Price?
- City and distance of delivery & pickup.
- Type of freezer box chosen (normal / gold / VIP).
- Total rental duration (few hours vs multi-day).
- If combined with road + air transport package.
Swargayatraa shares a clear estimate before confirming. There are no surprise add-ons later – any extra tolls or waiting time are discussed in advance.
How Swargayatraa Supports You – From Freezer Box to Full Transport
1. Single Helpline for All Needs
- One call for freezer box, mortuary van, hearse van and paperwork guidance.
- We understand whether you only need home preservation or also long-distance travel.
- We coordinate with hospitals and cremation grounds where needed.
2. PAN-India Coverage
- Strong presence in metros like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Lucknow and many tier-2 / tier-3 cities.
- Instead of searching “freezer box near me” again and again, our team identifies the nearest available unit.
- We also help you compare pure road vs air vs road pros and cons.
3. Hygiene, Safety & Respect
- Each freezer box is cleaned, disinfected and air-dried after every use.
- Teams use gloves and follow simple, clear protocols.
- The body is handled with full dignity, covered properly and positioned with care.
Emergency Planning in 2 Hours
If everything feels overwhelming, you can also read our “how to arrange a funeral in 2 hours” quick guide. It shows how to combine freezer box rental, road / air transport and documents in a simple order so you do not miss any important step.
Frequently Asked Questions on Freezer Box for Dead Body on Rent
These short answers are written for families under stress. You can always call our helpline if you still feel confused.
1. What exactly is a freezer box for a dead body?＋
It is a portable mortuary fridge. Inside there is a smooth steel tray and cooling system that keeps the body at near-freezing temperature. It slows decomposition and controls odour so that final rites can happen peacefully even if there is a delay.
2. When do we really need a freezer box?＋
You need it when final rites cannot happen quickly – for example, night or holiday death, relatives coming from far, police or hospital delay, or long-distance road / air transport. If you are also choosing a vehicle, our guide on mortuary van vs hearse vs ambulance can help.
3. Can we keep the body at home without a freezer box?＋
In Indian weather this is risky. Ice or home refrigerators do not give stable cooling and can cause leakage, smell and stress. A medical freezer box is designed exactly for this purpose and keeps the environment safe for family members.
4. How long can we keep our loved one in the freezer box?＋
Most families use the box for 1–3 days. With correct cooling and doctor advice, it can be used longer. For very long waiting periods, doctors may suggest embalming plus refrigeration, especially when planning dead body transport by air.
5. What documents are needed before renting a freezer box?＋
You mainly need the doctor’s death certificate (MCCD) and basic ID proofs. For medico-legal or inter-state cases, police papers and NOC are also needed. Our detailed blog on documents required after death explains every paper.
6. Does Swargayatraa only give freezer boxes or also vehicles?＋
We do both. We provide freezer boxes for home, plus dead body transport by road in mortuary vans, hearse vans and freezer-box ambulances, and full support for air + road combined transport.
Share 4 Details So We Can Send the Right Freezer Box Quickly
If you share these four points on call or WhatsApp, Swargayatraa can arrange a freezer box and, if needed, a suitable vehicle in the shortest possible time.
- Where is your loved one now? Home, hospital or mortuary – plus city and area.
- What is the case type? Natural illness or medico-legal (accident, sudden, etc.).
- How much time do relatives need? Already here, few hours or next day.
- Do you also need transport? Only home preservation, or road / air movement as well.
Talk to Swargayatraa Now
Our coordinators will explain options in very simple language, check availability near you and guide you on documents and next steps.
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