by Lorraine Palmer | Sep 12, 2025 | Death Cleanup
In death investigations, meticulous documentation of the body is one of the most critical responsibilities of a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI). Proper examination, evidence preservation, and communication form the foundation for determining the cause and manner... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Jun 25, 2025 | Death Cleanup
In the field of medicolegal death investigation, documenting and evaluating the scene is a foundational step in determining the cause and manner of death. A thorough and methodical approach to scene documentation—through photography, written notes, witness interviews,... 
by Lorraine Palmer | May 12, 2025 | Death Cleanup
Every death scene presents unique circumstances, and procedures may vary accordingly. However, there are seven core components that are typically addressed during a scene investigation: MDI Introduction and Role ClarificationThe Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI)... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Apr 29, 2025 | Death Cleanup
As a professional biohazard cleanup company, our primary responsibility is to safely and thoroughly remediate areas affected by biohazards following a death. However, before we can begin the death cleanup process, the scene must first be officially released by the... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Aug 16, 2024 | Death Cleanup
Neighbors noticing a foul smell is often one of the ways the body of a deceased person is discovered. Unmistakable and overpowering, the odor a dead body produces is made up of the gases formed as a body decomposes. For most people, the smell is extremely unpleasant... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Jul 23, 2024 | Death Cleanup
Death is a part of life, yet, depending on how it occurs, the aftermath of death can pose a threat to the living. In addition to the emotional turmoil and handling of someone’s estate that comes with death, there can also be health hazards that must be promptly...
