Who Cleans Up After A Suicide

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The cleanup after a suicide is the responsibility of the property owner (e.g., family, landlord, or business), not the police or coroner.

Due to significant health risks and emotional trauma, this task should be handled by professional biohazard or trauma scene cleanup companies like  (e.g., Bio-Tec Emergency Services, LLC). 

 

Bio‑Tec Emergency Services, LLC 

Provides 24/7 Suicide Cleaning After A Violent Death.

Emergency: 888‑246‑9111

MN Local: 612‑605‑8366

Web: https://www.callbiotec.com

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Who is Responsible for the Cleanup?

• Property Owners/Next of Kin: Once law enforcement and the coroner have finished their investigation and removed the body, the scene is released to the property owner. This person (or the deceased's next of kin/executor of the estate) is responsible for coordinating and covering the cost of the cleanup.
• Professional Services: It is highly recommended to hire specialized companies for this work. These professionals are trained to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials (blood, bodily fluids, etc.) according to federal and local regulations (like OSHA and EPA protocols).
• Insurance: In most cases, homeowners, business, or auto insurance policies will cover the cost of biohazard remediation services, including suicide cleanup, under "remediation and restoration" terms. The cleanup company often acts as a liaison with the insurer to manage the claims process.
• Public Places: If a suicide occurs in a public place, the municipality or property owner is responsible for hiring a professional team to clean it. 

 

Why Professionals Are Necessary

• Health Risks: Bodily fluids can carry dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and Hepatitis, which can survive outside the body for days or weeks. Professionals use medical-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital-grade disinfectants to ensure complete sanitation.
• Emotional Trauma: Grieving family members or friends should not have to relive the event by cleaning the scene themselves. Studies show that people forced to clean up after a loved one's suicide are more likely to experience severe psychological harm.
• Proper Disposal: Contaminated materials cannot simply be thrown in the regular trash. Specialized companies use approved methods for packaging, transporting, and disposing of biohazardous waste at licensed facilities, ensuring compliance with legal standards. 

 

Seeking Help If you or someone you know is dealing with the aftermath of a suicide, professional help is available for both emotional support and cleanup services:

• For emotional support, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
• To find a professional cleanup service, you can search online for "biohazard cleanup," "trauma scene cleaning," or "suicide cleanup services" (e.g., Bio-Tec Emergency Services, LLC). 
• The police or coroner's office often provide lists of local, trusted biohazard cleanup companies.