A morgue is a facility or space within a hospital, medical center, or forensic institution designed to store and preserve deceased bodies temporarily. Morgues are equipped to handle deceased individuals in a respectful, secure, and sanitary manner until further arrangements (such as autopsies, investigations, or release to funeral services) can be made.

Morgues play an essential role in healthcare settings, law enforcement, and forensic science, especially in cases of sudden death, criminal investigations, or natural disasters.