When gear is already down
Flat-rate device repair
Quoted repair for embalming machines, lowering devices, and prep gear — buy or request a free repair quote.
Licensed & insured · Frigid authorized · SCI vendor · Southeast
Death Care Repair By Standridge
Equipment that works. Families who wait on nothing.
Owner-operated embalming machine repair and funeral & cemetery equipment maintenance — on-site across the Southeast (AL, FL, GA, TN, MS, LA, KY), mail-in nationwide, PM contracts from ~$600/yr, and authorized Frigid Fluid sales so you can buy Frigid products online. When prep room or graveside gear fails, we move so you can serve families with dignity.
SCI vendor
Licensed & insured
Frigid authorized reseller
PM from ~$600/yr
~4-hr Birmingham emergency
What we do
On-site Southeast repair & emergency service
Prep rooms and graveside equipment stay online so services never wait on a broken machine.
Keep it ready year-round
PM contracts · $600/yr
Preventative maintenance so downtime is planned, not a crisis. Yearly plan for one primary device.
Start yearly PM — from $600/year Get a PM quote Call PM details →
Used equipment
Buy or sell used funeral equipment
Lowering devices, embalming machines, tables, and cots — available by inquiry through Standridge. Tell us what you need, or send photos of a unit you want to sell.
Embalming machine repair
Portiboy, Duotronic, and major brands — diagnostics, rebuilds, seals, pumps, and field service.
Lowering device repair
Cemetery lowering devices and related graveside equipment — calibration, cables, and on-site fixes.
Emergency response
When equipment fails mid-service window, call. We target ~4-hour response near Birmingham when available.
Frigid Fluid reseller
Buy fluids, machines, and Frigid products through Standridge. After payment we place the wholesale order; Frigid typically drop-ships to your facility.
Used equipment
Buy and sell used funeral & cemetery equipment with confidence through our program.
PM details
Scheduled visits, priority when it fails, from roughly $600/year per primary device.
Simple process
Contact → Quote → Service → Done
1. Contact
Call, text, or send the form. Tell us make/model, symptoms, and whether you need on-site or mail-in.
2. Quote & schedule
You get a clear scope and timing. Emergency slots prioritized when available.
3. Repair or delivery
On-site Southeast work, nationwide mail-in, or Frigid product fulfillment through the shop.
4. Back online
Equipment tested, notes shared, and PM options if you want fewer surprises next season.
Why Standridge
Built for funeral professionals
Owner-operated
You talk to the person who does the work — no call center, no handoffs that lose context.
Southeast + nationwide
On-site across the Southeast. Mail-in repair and Frigid fulfillment for facilities anywhere.
Trusted vendor status
SCI vendor. Licensed and insured. Brands you already run: Frigid, Ferno, Dodge, and more.
Get a quote
Free repair quote
For emergencies, call (205) 681-9122 first. For non-urgent work, use the form.
Questions
Funeral homes ask us
How fast can you get here?
The shop line is answered in minutes. Near Birmingham we target about a 4-hour on-site window when a slot is open. Across the Southeast (AL, FL, GA, TN, MS, LA, KY) we typically schedule same-day or next-day. From anywhere else, overnight mail-in to the shop.
What does a repair typically cost?
We quote before we start — there is no published a-la-carte rate because parts, travel, and the machine all change the number. Preventative maintenance contracts start around $600 per year per primary device. Call (205) 681-9122 for a free quote.
What brands do you service?
Frigid, Portiboy / Porti-Boy, Duotronic, Dodge, Ferno, cemetery lowering devices, and related prep-room equipment. Authorized Frigid Fluid reseller. Tell us the model on the call.
Can I mail in my equipment?
Yes. Mail-in repair is available nationwide. Ship the unit with the symptom written down. We diagnose, quote if needed, repair, and send it back. Mail-in details.
Blog
From the shop & field
Updates, tips, and notes for funeral and cemetery professionals.