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High quality body bags are the safest and most efficient way of handling, storing, and transporting dead bodies. Investing in mortuary supplies from an experienced body bag manufacturer, such as Slik Pak, will help safeguard your mortuary practitioners from risk and preserve the human dignity of the deceased.

In this article, we’ll look at how to safely transport a corpse using a premium dead body bag.

Preparing the body bag: when preparing a body bag for transport, it’s crucial to check that the bag is clean, free from defects (e.g. tears), and that any zip functions correctly. The body bag must be appropriately chosen for the deceased individual’s size, and it is essential to procure a design that is fit for purpose – i.e. that you have the right types of body bag for the size and age bracket of body you are transporting.

Positioning the body: it’s vital to take care when placing a deceased individual into a body bag, making sure that the body is positioned with the limbs in natural alignment, as if lying down. Before commencing transport, double check that the body is secure within the bag so that there is no unexpected movement during transit.

Secure and discreet transport: after the dead body has been correctly positioned in the bag, securely fasten the bag, and place it in a suitable vehicle. Any vehicle used to transport dead bodies should be climate controlled to prevent any premature decomposition of the body, and should be appropriately equipped to transport the deceased individual’s coffin, if required, and any personal effects or property of the deceased. Use GPS and route planning software where possible to designate an efficient route for transport, avoiding areas of heavy traffic, congested routes, and any unforeseen issues on the road.

Respect and sensitivity: the utmost care, respect, and professionalism must be shown when transporting a dead body. The deceased individual’s dignity must be always upheld, and the transport process must be carried out safely and discreetly, ensuring that the vehicle transporting the body is covered with an opaque covering. Also, make sure that there is no overcrowding of the vehicle so that there is adequate space for the body and any accompanying family members or medical professionals.

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Transporting a deceased individual’s body from point A to point B is one of the most important tasks in the field of funeral services, and one that requires careful attention and sensitivity, as well as professionalism. At Slik Pak, we provide a range of affordable, high quality body bags and mortuary supplies for funeral directors to assist with the transport, management, and storage of dead bodies.

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