An unattended death occurs when an individual dies alone. Typically, the remains of a person who dies from an unattended death are not immediately discovered. This type of a death many times means a relatively considerable amount of time lapses between the death and the discovery of the deceased person’s body.
The most common types of situations in which an unattended death occurs include:
Suicide
Sudden health issue (like a fatal heart attack or stroke)
Decedent lived alone
Accident
Homicide
What to do if you discovered an unattended death?
Contact authorities
Arrange to transport the body
Reach out to friends and family, pastor
Refrain from a do-it-yourself cleanup
Contact a professional cleanup service
Seek counseling.
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