March 4, 2022
The process of human body decomposition can be a pretty bleak, yet fascinating topic. There are many factors that should be considered when understanding how the steps of decomposition, at what rate, and how the body reacts throughout the decomposition process. Here we’ll go over what decomposition in water is and how it can differ […]
September 29, 2021
Human decomposition is the natural process that involves the breakdown of organic tissue, beginning immediately upon death. While this process is unavoidable, there are some factors, both natural and unnatural, that can either slow or expedite the process. Here we’ll go over some of the most common of these factors and explain just how severely […]
July 26, 2021
Experiencing a tragedy in the home or business, such as a homicide, suicide, or unattended death, takes an extreme emotional toll on people in the vicinity. Aftermath Services uses science-based procedures and equipment to clean and disinfect these environments in order to remove the physical remnants of a tragedy, but every so often a new […]
November 6, 2020
If you haven’t heard of Swedish death cleaning before, the name is actually somewhat misleading. When Aftermath Services talks about death cleaning, we mean cleaning up the grisly, physical remnants after a death. But Swedish death cleaning means the opposite — cleaning before death. So, What is Swedish Death Cleaning? Swedish death cleaning is the […]
July 29, 2020
The death of a loved one is a heartbreaking event that causes a myriad of emotions to surface. Once the immediate shock fades and the police leave, you may be confused about what to do next. We consider ourselves to be 2nd responders — once the dust settles and you don’t know where to turn, […]
July 23, 2020
The death of a loved one is difficult and often evokes a complex set of emotions. At first, you may feel upset, unprepared, and overwhelmed. You may also feel compelled to take care of everything, but don’t know where to start. Below we’ve compiled an after death checklist outlining what to do from the first […]
December 17, 2019
Based on a study conducted by the Stanford School of Medicine, 80% of Americans wish they could die at home. Unfortunately, the statistics also show that only a small percentage of those 80% will actually manage to do it; and according to the same study, 60% of people die in an acute care hospital, 20% […]
March 18, 2018
Homicide Crime Scene Cleanup Across the country, first responders are called to homicide crime scenes every day. Never knowing what potential pathogens biological contaminants may contain, they are constantly faced with dangerous conditions. That’s why Aftermath Services is committed to being a reliable second responder. We are uniquely positioned to support law enforcement and assist […]
January 25, 2018
Much like the spring season itself, our lives can be tumultuous. According to a recent study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 16.1 million adults aged 18 or older, or over 6% of the US population, have suffered at least one major depressive episode in the last year. Factually speaking, an […]
March 15, 2016
It’s one of the most difficult and unimaginable thing for a family to go through. Suicide is often unexpected; it may leave surviving family feeling shocked, numb, or even angry or guilty. Because of its profound impact on our nation and its citizens, suicide is now considered a major public health threat in the US, […]