What to Do When a Suicide Happens

If these details have already been taken care of or if the specifics are too difficult for you to think about right now, please skip to the next section.

What Will Happen Next

Do not try to clean up the scene yourself. Any blood or fluids left behind after a death are a biohazard.

Attempting to do the cleanup yourself can be dangerous and deeply traumatic.

What Is Involved in a Suicide Scene Cleanup?

How Do I Know if I Need Professional Help?

It’s also important to know that bio-matter involved can be dangerous for anyone without personal protective equipment.

Professional Help That Cares for You

• What supplies will be needed
• How much material will need to be removed
• The extent of any damage cause by decomposition

Bio-Matter Disinfection and Disposal

• Soiled carpeting
• Other household items

Personal Belongings

We will take care at this time to preserve any personal items that can be safely cleaned.

Restoration Prep

We will handle filing the claims with your insurance company to make sure the remediation process is underway.

Ask for Help with Some Responsibilities

Use Social Media As a Tool

Focus on what’s immediately important and return later when you have more emotional capacity.

How to Tell Children

Let them know that it is okay if they need to cry or be angry, and that you are there for them in whatever they need.

Memorial & Burial

Even if they wouldn’t want a funeral, it’s extremely important for anyone experiencing grief to have an opportunity to honor and say goodbye to their loved one.