<P> There are two types of mortuary cold chambers: </P> <Dl> <Dt> Positive temperature </Dt> </Dl> <P> Bodies are kept between 2 ° C (36 ° F) and 4 ° C (39 ° F). While this is usually used for keeping bodies for up to several weeks, it does not prevent decomposition, which continues at a slower rate than at room temperature . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Negative temperature </Dt> </Dl>

How long can a body stay in a mortuary