diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/morgue.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/morgue.dm
index 9578dcdfb9..6a588a61cd 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/morgue.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/morgue.dm
@@ -251,6 +251,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(crematoriums)
 			visible_message("<b>[src]</b> cackles, <span class='spooky'>\"You'll nae get rid a me that easily!\"</span>")
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/spookoween/ahaha.ogg', 100, 0.25)
 			J.poof()
+			locked = FALSE
+			update_icon()
 			return
 		for(var/mob/living/M in conts)
 			if (M.stat != DEAD)