What to Do First After a Death or Trauma at Home in Commerce City
Last updated 2024-09-02
Let Authorities Finish First
After a death or serious trauma at home, the Adams County Coroner's Office or Adams County Sheriff will need to complete their work before anyone begins cleanup. This can take time, and that's normal. There's no need to rush this part, and no one should expect you to. Whether you're in an older Derby home or a newer house near Reunion, the process is the same. Authorities release the scene, and only then does cleanup begin. Trying to speed that step up isn't possible, and it isn't something you need to manage yourself. Focus on your family during this stage, and let the release happen on its own timeline, at whatever pace it takes.
Please Don't Clean It Yourself
It's a natural instinct to want to clean up quickly, but doing it yourself carries real risk. Blood and other bodily fluids can contain bloodborne pathogens that aren't safe to handle without proper training, protective equipment, and hospital-grade disinfectants. Household cleaning products aren't built for this kind of contamination, and surface cleaning can leave hidden risk behind walls or flooring long after the room looks clean. There's also the emotional weight of it. Cleaning the scene yourself often means re-experiencing the moment in close detail, which can make grief harder to carry in the weeks that follow. Let a trained team take that part off your plate entirely, so you can focus on your family instead.
Call When You're Ready
There's no set timeline for reaching out. Some families call the same day the scene is released. Others need a few days first, and both are fine. Either way, when you're ready, we're here, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays and weekends. Our technicians arrive quietly, in an unmarked vehicle, and handle the property with the same care we'd want for our own family. You don't have to face this alone or figure out the details yourself, and you don't need to have every question answered before you pick up the phone. Just call, and we'll walk you through every step from there, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough of the property, at a pace that works for you.