Managing deceased individuals who are contaminated with Ebola is one of the most complex and high-risk challenges faced by mortuary teams, emergency planners, and healthcare professionals. Flexmort, winner of the University of Warwick Big Ideas Award, provides proven mortuary solutions that support the safe handling, containment, and temporary storage of highly infectious remains. Our systems are trusted by NHS hospitals, councils, governments, and police services worldwide.

Looking for Ebola-specific mortuary guidance or equipment? Contact our team for expert support.

The Unique Challenges of Handling Ebola-Infected Deceased

When dealing with deceased individuals contaminated with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), there are four critical risk areas that must be managed carefully:

1. Creating an Airtight Seal Around the Deceased

Preventing leakage and aerosolisation is essential. Standard body bags frequently fail at this stage.

2. Absorbing Hazardous Body Fluids

Ebola contamination escalates when fluids escape during transport or storage.

3. Cooling the Deceased Safely

Reduced temperatures slow decomposition and minimise fluid release, helping control infection risk.

4. Manual Handling & Staff Safety

Reducing physical handling of the deceased is crucial to limit exposure to infectious materials.

If you need advice on addressing any of these risk areas, request a free video consultation with Flexmort.

1. Sealing the deceased inside an air tight body bag
2. Absorbing body fluids
3. Cooling the deceased
4. Manual handling of the deceased

The UK’s authoritative recommendations can be found in the Management of Hazard Group 4 Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers, published by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP, Sept 2014).

The guidance advises:

• Using a leak-proof body bag
• Double body-bagging with absorbent material between layers
• Placing the deceased in a robust, sealed coffin
• Storing the coffin in a separate, identified cold store
• Preparing for prompt cremation or burial

Flexmort solutions are designed to exceed these safety standards.

Management of Hazard Group 4 viral haemorrhagic fevers and similar human infectious diseases of high consequence by the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (Sept 2014) (p.81 & p.82)

Containing Ebola-Infected Deceased With CadSeal

Why Standard Body Bags Are Not Enough

Traditional body bags are not airtight and often leak, creating a serious infection hazard during transport or storage. They do not meet Ebola-level containment standards.

CadSeal: Hermetic Repatriation Foil for High-Risk Deceased

Trusted by hospitals, funeral professionals, emergency planners, and local authorities, Flexmort’s CadSeal system provides an advanced solution for safe containment.

CadSeal Benefits:

• Fully hermetic, heat-sealed containment
• Prevents fluid leakage and odour release
• Meets and exceeds UK Ebola containment guidance
• Eliminates the need for double bagging
• Removes the requirement for a robust coffin
• Suitable for infected, decomposed, or repatriated bodies

Need airtight Ebola-level containment? Ask for a CadSeal demonstration.

Storing Ebola-Contaminated Deceased Safely

Recommended Mobile Mortuary Systems for Ebola Cases

To safely store deceased individuals contaminated with Ebola, Flexmort recommends mobile pop-up mortuary systemsengineered for rapid deployment, infection control, and surge capacity.

AirCool – Mobile Pop-Up Mortuary System

AirCool provides rapid, flexible, and portable refrigerated storage. Ideal for:

• Hospitals requiring temporary capacity
• Mass fatality response teams
• Funeral directors handling high-risk cases
• Emergency disease outbreak zones

AirCool units are fast to deploy and widely used across the UK and internationally.

Explore AirCool for temporary Ebola-safe storage — speak with our team today.

Mortuary Dome – High-Capacity, Captive-Air Mobile Morgue

The Mortuary Dome uses captive air technology to deliver a secure, refrigerated environment ideal for infectious deceased and mass fatality management.

• Footprint: 7m x 6m
• Storage capacity: up to 56 deceased
• Packs down into a compact transit kit
• Perfect for emergency response, field hospitals, and national planning

Request technical specifications for the Mortuary Dome or arrange a deployment consultation.

Protect Staff, Strengthen Outbreak Response, and Improve Safety

Handling Ebola-contaminated deceased requires the right equipment, airtight containment, and reliable mobile cooling systems. Flexmort supports organisations worldwide with evidence-based mortuary solutions that protect both staff and communities.

Ready to enhance your infectious disease preparedness? Get in touch for expert guidance, demos, or quotes.