Describing the Smells of a Dead Body
Decomposition odors are the gasses resulting from the natural stages of decomposition that affect all once-living matter, including animal carcasses and human […]
How The Environment Affects Decomposition
Sadly, death and decomposition is an inevitable part of life, although it’s a topic most of us don’t want to think about. […]
Is an Autopsy Required for an Unattended Death?
The definition of an unattended death refers to when a decomposing body is discovered after a period of time. It appears to […]
Do You Poop When You Die?
The short answer is that yes, the body does poop when you die. Depending on the type of death and the state […]
Skeletonization: The Final Stage of Decomposition
After death, the human body goes through several stages of decomposition. If a corpse is left untouched, Mother Nature gets to work immediately and […]
What is Livor Mortis?
Livor Mortis (or lividity) is the pooling of blood and body fluids at the lowest point of a body after death. Sometimes […]
Does Your Hair and Nails Grow After You Die?
Families ask this all the time. Your hair and nails completely stop growing after you die. Many grieving families believe they see […]
What Happens to a Dead Body During Cremation?
Our culture in the US tends to avoid facts about death. We don’t like to think about it. But, the reality is, […]
What is Rigor Mortis?
Crime scene cleaners have a duty to the local community to keep everyone safe. Dead bodies leave a trail of the ultimate […]
Where Do We Go When We Die?
It’s a question everyone asks, and we’re here to give you the answer. To clarify, no, we don’t mean the afterlife, of […]
Dealing With Trauma: a Resource for Grieving Families
We considered writing a catchy title for this article. Something along the lines of “Five Ways to Cope With Surprise Grief”, but […]
Crisis Cleanup: Overcoming a Tragedy
*If you or someone you know is in need of Crisis Cleanup services, contact 1-844-255-2461, 24/7 for nationwide assistance. No one wants […]
