March 4, 2022
The process of human body decomposition can be a pretty bleak, yet fascinating topic. There are many factors that should be considered when understanding how the steps of decomposition, at what rate, and how the body reacts throughout the decomposition process. Here we’ll go over what decomposition in water is and how it can differ […]
September 29, 2021
Human decomposition is the natural process that involves the breakdown of organic tissue, beginning immediately upon death. While this process is unavoidable, there are some factors, both natural and unnatural, that can either slow or expedite the process. Here we’ll go over some of the most common of these factors and explain just how severely […]
July 26, 2021
Experiencing a tragedy in the home or business, such as a homicide, suicide, or unattended death, takes an extreme emotional toll on people in the vicinity. Aftermath Services uses science-based procedures and equipment to clean and disinfect these environments in order to remove the physical remnants of a tragedy, but every so often a new […]
April 19, 2021
How COVID Spreads through the Air Doctors and scientists will often simplify real-world complexities in order to present an easy to understand and clear public health message. Simplifying these complexities may leave out crucial details that have life and death consequences. The controversy surrounding airborne transmission of COVID-19 is one such example. The simple message […]
November 6, 2020
If you haven’t heard of Swedish death cleaning before, the name is actually somewhat misleading. When Aftermath Services talks about death cleaning, we mean cleaning up the grisly, physical remnants after a death. But Swedish death cleaning means the opposite — cleaning before death. So, What is Swedish Death Cleaning? Swedish death cleaning is the […]
July 23, 2020
The death of a loved one is difficult and often evokes a complex set of emotions. At first, you may feel upset, unprepared, and overwhelmed. You may also feel compelled to take care of everything, but don’t know where to start. Below we’ve compiled an after death checklist outlining what to do from the first […]
May 23, 2019
How To Clean Headstones Made From Different Materials Headstones serve as lasting memorials to preserve the past of the ones we love and the memories we cherish with them. By cleaning the headstone once a year (or even less frequently, depending on the material), you can prevent grime and decay, and keep your loved one’s […]
May 23, 2019
Sample Funeral Program: Memorializing A Deceased Loved One Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to go through in life. It is only natural that you would want to give a proper send-off through a heartfelt, beautiful funeral with family and friends of the deceased. However, organizing a funeral can also […]
April 17, 2019
9 Creative Ways to Honor the Memory of a Loved One Pain and grief—they are normal reactions to significant loss. But while the grieving process is unique to the individual in terms of intensity and duration, there are some things that can be done to ease the pain. Honoring a loved one after they pass […]
November 14, 2018
Convention season is coming to an end and the holidays are nearly upon us. With Thanksgiving only a week away, we wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude and catch up on a few of the faces that we’ve had the chance to meet in the past few weeks. Check out a just […]