A morgue is a facility where deceased bodies are stored, typically for examination or identification. It is often part of a hospital or a forensic science laboratory. Morgues are equipped with refrigeration units to preserve the bodies and prevent decomposition until an autopsy or funeral arrangements can be made. In addition to storage, morgues are staffed by professionals such as forensic pathologists and morticians who perform autopsies and prepare bodies for burial or cremation. The information gathered in a morgue can be crucial for legal investigations, especially in cases of suspicious deaths or homicides.