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.
The definition of what constitutes death has become the subject of an increasingly heated debate in the United States and elsewhere around the world in recent years. In addition, an associated debate centers on who should have authority to make the final determination that a person is dead. The Standard Definition of Death Over the…
Landlords in Southern California face a myriad of challenging issues. One of the most complicated situations a landlord faces is when a tenant dies and the next of kin cannot readily be found. Landlords need to understand what they can and cannot do when a tenant dies, including in a situation in which next of…
One of the mainstays of haunted houses is exhibits that include dead human bodies. There is a reason why haunted houses rely on fake dead bodies to scare patrons: human beings have a strong reaction when they are confronted with human remains. This response is significantly more profound if a person has the unfortunate experience…
The Greek philosopher Diogenes is credited with proclaiming “we come into the world alone and we die alone.” In the end, he was trying to make a point about self-sufficiency. In considering death, there are situations in which a person passes on alone, suffers an unattended death. On the other hand, there are more occasions…
An unattended death occurs when an individual dies the remains are not discovered for days, weeks, or even longer. An unattended death typically occurs when a person lives alone and lacks family members or friends who regularly check on that individual’s wellbeing. Common Types of Unattended Deaths in Los Angeles The most common types of…
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…