This is precisely why our mission statement declares our aim is to help first. We believe our primary mission is to provide respectful, compassionate care for the deceased, their families, and their friends as they begin the process of grieving for their loved ones.
What Is an Unattended Death?
Sometimes a person passes away, and their death isn't discovered for several days or weeks, or, as is common when someone lives alone, even months. When this occurs, it is known as an unattended death. This type of death requires special after-death cleaning services since the human decomposition process typically begins within hours after passing.
For some of our clients, the deceased may be a beloved relative or friend. In other cases, a person without any known friends or family may unexpectedly pass away in a client's rental home, apartment, or condo. Regardless of the circumstances, discovering an unattended death is always a distressing and sorrowful event.
How We Can Help
When an unattended death occurs, we understand that most of our clients are completely unprepared for the aftermath associated with death cleanup, which must take place to make an area liveable again.
Many of our clients are going through what is often one of the most challenging experiences of their lives. During this time, they need a great deal of support and guidance to help them through what can be a very traumatic event.
From start to finish, each member of the Bio-One team emphasizes respect, dignity, and discretion for the deceased and the relatives and friends they left behind. In service to our clients, we strive to provide the highest degree of empathy and reassurance to help ease the stress and sorrow associated with grief.
The Remediation Process for an Unattended Death
When an unattended death occurs, the scene of the death can quickly become odorous and potentially dangerous to people and pets in the area due to pathogens from blood, other bodily fluids, decomposing tissue, and sewage.
There could also be other potential toxins in the affected area due to food and/or animal waste, mold, rodents, and insects. These issues are particularly prevalent in hoarding situations. Depending upon the deceased's lifestyle and manner of death, the environment may also require the cleanup of hazardous chemicals or drugs.
Our professional team is thoroughly trained to evaluate each specific biohazard. After performing a complete assessment of the affected area, the next task is to develop a comprehensive plan to address each potential toxin.
Once the client develops and approves a plan, the remediation process for unattended death cleanup can begin.
The first step is to secure and separate the area requiring treatment. Every surface is disinfected and deodorized to remove hazardous pathogens and odors. Our team members are expertly trained in the safe use of special cleaning agents specifically designed for situations of unattended death. Our team properly handles and disposes of all biohazard waste that must be removed.
After cleaning all contaminated spaces and safely disposing of all biohazard materials, we undertake a thorough inspection, using specialized tools to ensure everything remaining in the area is safe for humans, animals, and plant life.
Call Bio-One of Denver at (303) 268-1917 for Expert, Discreet, and Compassionate Help After an Unattended Death.
Our response team provides professional, compassionate unattended death cleanup services at any time, day or night, 7 days a week. You can also find us online if you have any questions about our professional services. Contact us today to submit a request for more information.
