Compassionate and Discreet Suicide Cleanup

When an unexpected death rocks your world, cleaning is the last thing you should have to worry about. No one should have to experience the grief and uncertainty that comes with the suicide of a loved one. Unfortunately, it happens every day in America, and Florida is no exception.

At Florida Emergency Cleaning, we take care of the cleanup process discreetly, lending you a hand when you need it most. Our team of local cleanup professionals are compassionate and happy to provide gentle and reassuring services during a dark time.

When you need help with the aftermath of a suicide, choose the best. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our suicide cleanup services.

What Is Suicide Cleanup?

Suicide cleanup is a service that not many people know about until they need it. Suicide cleanup can help you grieve your loved one without causing a health risk to friends and family. Movies and television might lead you to believe that suicide cleanup is something performed by the police or another first responder, not a third party.

Once the police clear the scene, however, you may still be left wondering how to restore the room to its former state. After all, first responders don’t have the time available to stay on the scene long enough to clean. Furthermore, they may not be allowed to provide you with recommendations for a reputable service as it could be seen as a state endorsement.

“People […] still think the police or ambulance clean up (crime) scenes, but it’s not the case.” (1)

                                                                                    HuffPost

No one should have to clean up the aftermath of a loved one’s suicide. When you aren’t sure who to call, you can count on Florida Emergency Cleaning for help. We are here for you and can help provide you with answers about the next steps in dealing with a loved one’s passing.

Compassionate and gentle, we understand the delicate matter of the situation and strive to provide discreet and efficient services without sacrificing quality. We serve the entire state of Florida, making it easy for you to call and get help with the responsibility of cleanup.

What is the Suicide Cleanup Process?

The suicide cleanup process may be different based on the type of building, how many rooms are affected, and the extent of the biohazard in the space. For example, the cleanup process may be rather straightforward if the suicide happened recently. If it took a while for someone to find the body, however, decomposition cleanup may be required. This type of cleanup is a deep-cleaning service necessary to ensure the space comes clean and may need to be done before standard cleaning procedures can take place.

Typically, a consultation will take place before any cleaning services are rendered. If the police have not set up a safety zone, this may also be done during this stage to prevent contaminates from spreading beyond the affected area, preventing loved ones from entering the space until it is safe to do so again.

After the consultation, the response team at Florida Emergency Cleaning will remove damaged materials such as upholstery, clothing, bedding, or other fabrics and porous materials that cannot be sanitized properly. Disposal of these materials is made through a biohazard waste facility and handled in accordance with Florida environmental and disposal regulations.

Once this stage is done, cleaning can begin. All affected regions will be sanitized, repaired, and restored to OSHA standards. At this stage, the body has been removed, allowing all visible signs of suicide to be cleaned thoroughly. After this initial cleaning, it is important that the area is sanitized thoroughly and restored to a like-new level of cleanliness.

How Much Does Suicide Cleanup Cost?

Certain complications may play a role in the cleanup cost, which is why many companies require a consultation before providing a quote. For example, if the individual committed suicide in a home with hoarding tendencies, a significant amount of work will need to be done to remove these personal items before cleanup can begin. The cleaning professionals will need access to every area of the room to provide a safe and thorough service.

If areas of the building’s structure are permeated with biohazard materials, such as subflooring, carpet, or other porous building materials, these areas may need to be removed and replaced. This can significantly raise the estimated cost of cleanup, and unfortunately, because every home is so different, complications like this aren’t often discovered until the consultation stage, or once the job is already in progress.

Typically, the total suicide cleanup cost ranges anywhere from $500 to $25,000 depending on the circumstances. Suicides that are discovered quickly and are confined to one room will be less expensive than one that spans multiple rooms. On the other hand, a suicide done by firearm, or spanning multiple rooms tends to require more cleanup and sanitization. The more labor and time required to thoroughly clean the space, the more expensive the job becomes.

Most Suicide Cleanup Costs Are Covered by Insurance

You may be surprised to learn that most suicide cleanup costs are covered by your homeowners’ insurance if you are with a major provider and have a good policy in place.

Depending on the policy and the circumstances around the suicide, the insurance provider may cover all costs associated with the trauma incident because they are considered biohazards within the home.

If you are uncertain whether your policy covers the suicide cleanup cost, it is important to reach out to your provider. You may have to provide details about the event such as how long until the body was discovered and the method of suicide, as some plans don’t cover ‘unattended deaths.’ These unattended deaths often require decomposition cleanup because it is legally defined as a body that is not discovered until days, weeks, or months after the event.

References:

• HuffPost, Meet the Small Business That Most People Don’t Know Exists Until They Need It, https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/meet-the-small-business-that-most-people-dont-know-exists-until_n_9602970