November 14, 2015
Note: In the coming weeks, Aftermath will feature a three part series examining the topic of death scene cleanup as it relates to home ownership, insurance, and remediation. This first part tackles the important question asked by many homeowners facing a biohazard cleanup: will my insurance cover this? Read on to learn more on this […]
November 12, 2015
Almost everyone knows someone who has served in the military, sometimes several someones. But what recent media attention has brought to light is that many of these heroes also suffer from disabling depression, PTSD, and other serious and life threatening conditions. As a result, many vets become victims of suicide. Though popular media has claimed […]
June 18, 2015
Note: to celebrate the grand opening of our Memphis office, we’re featuring a weekly post that covers topics of concern to the Memphis, TN area. This week, we examine the funeral industry, and look at the rules and regulations affecting new directors in the state of Tennessee. There are necessary jobs considered by most to […]
April 17, 2015
Maybe you’ve seen the trailer for the new Poltergeist movie and noticed at the end a web address for a company called DiedinHouse. While some consider the concept morbid, knowing whether or not someone may have died in your home can do more than just provide peace of mind. It can also give potential buyers […]
March 3, 2015
Mental health disorders are a common cause of suicide. But recent studies have shown a direct link between the body and the mind, specifically concerning repetitive head trauma and certain forms of mental illness which lead to suicidal thoughts. Long-lasting mental health problems brought on by these injuries may manifest suddenly and can be difficult […]
February 3, 2015
With roots in the Latin word exhumare (literally translated to ‘out of the ground’), exhumation is the process of unearthing buried human remains for any number of reasons. While this practice is rather uncommon, it can be a crucial undertaking in cases of criminal investigations, as well as situations where family members wish for an […]
January 26, 2015
Murder, suicide, dramatic plane crashes. The lives of many of history’s most interesting characters often end on equally intriguing if not sad notes. The one thing these four well-known people had in common was that each of their deaths left us with many unanswered questions…including whether or not they actually died! Amelia Earhart Before Amelia […]
January 23, 2015
The process of death concerns both physical and spiritual aspects. As morbid as it seems, death is a natural part of the life cycle. As a result, every culture and civilization maintains beliefs on what should be done with physical remains upon a person’s demise. Such beliefs range from practical matters (such as proper disposal […]
January 12, 2015
Whether due to rampant poverty, drug abuse, or other factors, cities throughout the U.S. are plagued by exceedingly high homicide rates. According to violent crime statistics released by the FBI in 2013, a number of U.S. cities must contend with increasingly high levels of violence on a regular basis, including a large number of homicides. […]
January 9, 2015
In this increasingly technological age, grief and the grieving process can adopt many forms. This individual experience can be further complicated by the deceased’s online presence on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, which can live on in perpetuity after their death. Grieving online may be a new occurrence, but culturally speaking, after-death rituals are […]