When a Hoarder Passes Away

When a loved one passes away, it’s always hard on the family members. However, when the loved one was a hoarder, it creates an additional burden because the family is left to clean out the house after death. They don’t know what to do or where to start, and they feel overwhelmed that the task ahead is simply too physically and emotionally difficult for them to manage. They also wonder if there is anything left to recover beneath all of that mess. 
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At Crime and trauma scenes Cleanup, we understand that to clean out a house after someone dies is a stressful and emotionally draining situation. However, when the deceased was a hoarder, it creates many complications. Some hoards are simply an accumulation of possessions, while others have become biohazards requiring special remediation. ​Whatever the condition of the property, we specialize in helping families by providing comprehensive deceased estate cleaning that goes beyond the usual cleaning services. We’ve combined our specialized knowledge, training, and experience and created an approach to addressing hoarder estates in a caring and compassionate way. 

We know that underneath all of that hoard, there may still be valuable possessions, mementos, or other items that are of special importance to the deceased’s family. 

We take a layered and meticulous approach that aims to remove the unwanted, recover what’s wanted, and restore the property to acceptable conditions. We know that hoarders often leave properties in unsalable or unusable states, and that our clients need help regaining their value.
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What sets our services apart from others is our understanding of how hoarding remediation affects the deceased’s loved ones. We know that some feel embarrassed and ashamed, while others feel angry and resentful that things had gotten so out of control. We work with utmost discretion while empowering our clients with the tools they need to get through this tough process. Our goal is to help you feel confident that you have a professional in your corner, ready to tackle those obstacles on your behalf. 
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If your family is dealing with this issue, we encourage you to contact us today for an assessment. You are not alone, and we can help you find hope and healing.