September 23, 2014
Published September 23, 2014, updated October November 6, 2020 The homicide of a family member or loved one is earth-shattering. There are so many mixed feelings — shock, anger, depression, and more, that swirl all at once, creating deeply rooted emotional wounds. The grief that comes with a murdered family member, friend, or loved one […]
September 19, 2014
Death cleanup is a subject no one wants to think about. However, when the unthinkable occurs, it’s reassuring to know that there are professionals who deal with these types of situations every day. The first time people hear about Aftermath and what we do, they are often already in the midst of a tragedy. Our […]
September 17, 2014
Hoarding can be a very private and damaging disease. In many situations, an individual with a serious hoarding problem can live in the midst of their clutter for years without family or friends taking notice. If you or a loved one is recovering from a hoarding situation, we offer comprehensive services that are sensitive to […]
September 5, 2014
What CSI Looks Like in Real Life The primary goal of a homicide detective is to uncover and arrest those responsible for a crime. The work of a forensic crime scene investigator may sound less glamorous, but it is equally important. Investigators carefully gather the evidence needed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the person […]
September 2, 2014
To the friends and family of a victim, suicide is a devastating tragedy. As experts in suicide cleanup, we’ve seen just how much a suicide can impact the lives of survivors. In an ideal world, such services would never be needed. Suicide prevention and education helps to uncover the risk factors associated with this tragic […]
August 28, 2014
Protect Yourself From Bloodborne Pathogens When blood is spilled, it’s essential that it is cleaned up properly in order to protect those in the area from bloodborne pathogens that can lead to serious health risks. Bloodborne pathogens exist in human blood, and can spread diseases from one human to another when proper precautions aren’t taken […]
August 26, 2014
Why We Do What We Do Unfortunately, the old notion that law enforcement always gets their man doesn’t always hold true. According to information from the FBI, between 35% and 40% of homicides in the U.S. go unsolved, with some individual states having rates as high as 56%. Unsolved case rates for other types of […]
July 21, 2014
Returning to Work After an Industrial Accident Employees who work in industrial environments are usually highly trained to operate equipment or properly handle substances. Unfortunately, industrial accidents do happen and often without warning. Machinery can malfunction and liquids can spill. Sometimes these incidents involve injury and even death. A company can take a few steps […]
July 21, 2014
Help Children Cope With Suicide Those who have experienced suicide know that the grieving process is complex. Children are especially vulnerable when suicide occurs. Death may already be confusing, and adults often do not know how to discuss the topic with young family members. Having an open and honest conversation can help children process the […]
May 26, 2014
The U.S. military is confronting a serious problem regarding their veterans. The issue is that a surprisingly large number of America’s veterans are struggling with depression and committing suicide. As a crime scene and trauma cleaning company, Aftermath Services LLC is involved in the cleanup and remediation which tragically follows of many these suicides and […]