When you build a new or renovated preparation room, a master design plan will provide you with a pathway to sucess. Let DST put the power of design to work for you.

We offer a range of specialized services for the preparation room including:

• design services
• consultation services
• detailed CAD drawings
• construction support

Premier Source Design

Premier Source Design is a service that provides professional interior architectural design combined with time-tested OSHA compliant ventilation systems and embalming room equipment.

Our Premier Source Design plan will guide you to a modern twenty-first century preparation room that is efficient and safe for the embalmer.

Premier Source Value

You can give added value to your funeral home investment by making Duncan Stuart Todd, Ltd. a member of your project team from the very beginning. Your architect or planner will usually welcome the participation of a specialist in preparation room design. A well documented plan, developed by DST in tandem with your building plan, can contribute greatly to the overall sucess of your new or renovated preparation room.

Premier Source Design Criteria

A master design plan for a sucessful preparation room incorporates the following factors:

• health and life safety considerations
• compliance with OSHA and other code requirements
• proper ventilation
• cost effective ratio of size to case volume
• smooth work flow for the embalmer
• operational flow and room access
• a comfortable and pleasing work environment
• material selection
• ease of installation of equipment

Premier Source Solutions

Premier Source design services include:

• preliminary study recommending a logical, effective layout for the preparation room
• plan for items specific to your operation including lifts, coolers and dressing rooms
• design provisions for proper airflow for our exclusive PrepAir system
• placement of cabinetry, safety, foot-end and specialty equipment
• guideline recommendations for floors, walls, ceilings and lighting
• drawings and specifications for use by your design team and contractor
• liaison with contractors throughout the course of construction
• affordable design fee made possible by inclusion of products