Unattended Death Cleanup in California

Once the county coroner or medical examiner has released the property, we inspect every affected area and explain the plan.

We identify and remove blood, bodily fluids, and all contaminated materials, including furniture, bedding, carpet, and flooring that cannot be saved. We clean and disinfect all affected surfaces with our multi-stage process and EPA-registered disinfectants.

We treat odor at the source, not just in the air, and return the property to a safe, habitable condition.

We arrive in unmarked vehicles and never discuss your situation with neighbors. Photos, documents, jewelry, and keepsakes are set aside whenever they can be safely recovered. For landlords and property managers, we work quickly to limit disruption for other tenants and help get the unit ready to occupy again.

We ATP-test surfaces and walk through the space with you before we leave.

Unattended death cleanup is often covered by homeowners, renters, auto, and property insurance. We provide the documentation your carrier needs and can work with them directly. We serve families across California, from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego to San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Fresno.

If a death occurred in a car, it can often be salvaged. Professional material removal, disinfection, and odor treatment can safely restore most vehicles, though severe damage may result in a total loss.

Our technicians are GBAC-trained and follow IICRC S540 standards and OSHA bloodborne pathogen requirements. Aftermath holds a BBB A+ rating and has helped families move forward with compassion and care since 1996.