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An unattended death is the passing of a person alone and whose remains are not discovered for days, weeks, or even months. The natural human decomposition process results in a traumatic scene. A person upon whom unattended death cleanup falls is never advised to undertake that process personally. The emotional toll of an unattended death is only magnified exponentially if personally remediating the scene is added. An experienced professional can address the aftereffects of an unattended death cleanup safely, thoroughly, and with dignity.
1. Pallor Mortis This initial stage of death translates from Latin as “paleness of death” and manifests itself in the flesh of light-skinned humans. The loss of color in the body is the consequence of a deactivated circulatory system, leaving the blood to settle within the body. Onset: Pallor Mortis can take effect anytime between 15…
If a tenant dies in one of your rental properties it is imperative that you act quickly, professionally, and take all the necessary steps to assure your rights and protections. In the event that the deceased is the sole leaseholder, your involvement will be necessary to help repossess the property in a timely manner. In…
Cicero wrote, “the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.” While the life of the dead may remain the memory of the living, a reality of death is the smell associated with an unattended body. Indeed, the stench associated with a body after death can be extreme. If you are…
If you are an adult whose parent has passed on, in addition to grieving your loss, you likely find yourself wondering what comes next. You find yourself wondering what you need to do now that your parent has died. There are a number of different tasks that need to be tended to when a parent…
Death and dying is the one thing that all people, from all walks of life, have in common. While the exact manner in which individuals die differs, what happens after death is quite similar for all people. An overview of what happens to a person just after death can provide understanding and perspective on dying…
One of the toughest types of death to encounter is one in which a loved one has died in an unattended manner. What this means is that someone you care about has died alone, from one of these causes: Accident Illness Disease Homicide Suicide Moreover, the person succumbed to death with no one around and…
An unattended death is defined as one that occurs when a person is alone, and the passing is not immediately discovered. In fact, days, weeks, or even longer can pass before the remains of a person who died an unattended death are discovered. In this type of situation, the process of decomposition cleanup after an…
As of 2016, accidents have become the number three cause of death in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. 2016 is the last year in which a full set of reliable statistics is available for accidental deaths in the country. Over 160,000 accidental deaths occur in the United States every year, an…
One the most daunting and traumatic experiences a person can face in life is discovering the unattended death of a family member or other loved one. There are also situations in which a landlord discovers the remains of a tenant who suffered an unattended death. An unattended death is a situation in which a person…
A decaying body emits a distinctly foul, repulsive odor. The odor of a decaying body is so invasive and profound that many people find it difficult to forget. You may wonder what exactly causes a decaying body to have such an intense, nauseating odor. The Decomposition Process and the Smell of Death The decomposition process…
Without exception, decomposition odors are some of the most horrifically foul smells imaginable. Decomposition odors can be so overpowering that they can cause a person to wretch. Decomposition odors can arise when dies an unattended death and his or her remains are not immediately discovered. The decomposition process commences the minute a person dies. Overview…
Roman philosopher Cicero once stated that “the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.” Life and death are wholly intertwined. In our hearts, we all hope that our lives will at least be memorialized in the minds and hearts of those people near and dear to us. If we ponder…
Despite the adage that death and taxes are the only two things in life that absolutely are certain, most people really are never fully prepared for death. One of the most challenging situations when it comes to a loved one passing away is when a death is unattended. An unattended death is one in which…
Human decomposition can be a troubling thing to contemplate. Nonetheless, life and death intimately are intertwined. Having at least a basic understanding of what happens to a body after death aids in understanding the entire cycle of life and death, and how we are all connected to the world around us in a very basic…
Many experts believe that smell is the most primal of all senses, according to the American Psychology Association. Certain smells can leave a lasting imprint on a person. Oftentimes, these smells are pleasant and bring back fond memories. For example, holiday decorations, or even the sound of seasonal carols, might bring back the smell of…
California law requires the coroner to determine the circumstances, manner, and cause of sudden deaths where an attending physician is not able to ascertain this information. A coroner also makes an inquiry and does an autopsy in cases of deaths resulting from homicide, suicide, certain accidents, and when deaths are unattended. California law also has…
Upon death, a human body nearly immediately begins the process of decomposing or breaking down. While this biological reality is unpleasant, understanding the essential elements of this process is helpful. This includes having a basic appreciation of why a body begins to smell in the aftermath of a death. The Biological Processes After Death When…
An unattended death occurs when an individual dies alone. Typically, the remains of a person who dies from an unattended death are not immediately discovered. This type of death often means a relatively considerable amount of time lapses between the death and the discovery of the deceased person’s body. The most common types of situations…
The death of a family member is a challenging event. The sadness associated with a family member’s death combines with questions and even confusion about what happens next. If you are like most people, you likely have questions about what happens when a family dies at home. For example, you may wonder who removes a…
With some luck, you never encounter a situation in which you face the prospect of cleaning up blood and other bodily fluids. Of course, wishing someone “best of luck” is not foolproof. Odds are that you very well may face a point in life at which you have a situation involving blood and bodily fluid…
Each and every year, people across the United States are infected by serious bloodborne pathogens. Some of these viruses and bacteria result in diseases that are treatable. Other infections can result in chronic conditions that can only be managed. All people need to have a general and authoritative understanding of what can be done to…
Dangerous bloodborne pathogens can also be found in other bodily fluids. Because of this reality, people must take caution when they come into contact not only with the blood but also with different bodily fluids. Most Common Bodily Fluids in Which Bloodborne Pathogens Are Found In addition to blood, the two most common bodily fluids in which…
The U.S. National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health provides a comprehensive and succinct definition of bloodborne pathogen: A pathogen is something that causes disease. Germs that can cause long-lasting infection in human blood and disease in humans are called bloodborne pathogens. In order to protect your health and the health of others, you…
Sharps are medical or therapeutic devices or objects that come complete with projections, corners, or edges capable of piercing or cutting the skin. Sharps are also capable of piercing or cutting regular waste bags or receptacles. Laws at both the federal and state level regulate the manner in which sharps are to be disposed of. These…
Every day in California, people die in bed. In some cases, people experience traumatic deaths which result in blood staining a mattress. In other situations, people die, and their remains aren’t immediately discovered, resulting in fluids contaminating a mattress. Disposal of Uncontaminated Mattress If a person passes away in bed from natural causes, and the…
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