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If you were coordinating cleanup after a suicide loss, who would you want to make the first call to a provider?

process
  1. The closest family member, so decisions stay in the family0% (0)
  2. A friend or relative one step removed from the loss0% (0)
  3. The executor, landlord, or whoever has legal authority0% (0)
  4. A funeral director, clergy member, or other trusted professional0% (0)

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How important is it to you that a cleanup crew arrives in unmarked vehicles and plain clothing?

general
  1. Essential; I would not hire a company that could not do it0% (0)
  2. Important, but I would accept a marked vehicle for a better crew0% (0)
  3. Somewhat helpful, mainly for the neighbors' sake0% (0)
  4. Not important; I care about the work, not the appearance0% (0)

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Would you stay in the home while remediation was being done in another room?

scenario
  1. Yes, I would want to be nearby for questions0% (0)
  2. Only if a helper could handle the crew while I stayed out of sight0% (0)
  3. No, I would stay elsewhere until the work was finished0% (0)
  4. It would depend on whether children or pets were involved0% (0)

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When choosing between two providers for a suicide scene, which factor would weigh most?

industry
  1. Price and what is included in the written quote0% (0)
  2. How they talked about the family and personal belongings0% (0)
  3. Documented licensing, training, and waste handling0% (0)
  4. Availability and how soon they could begin0% (0)

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Would you open an insurance claim for suicide cleanup, or pay privately?

cost
  1. Open a claim; the cost belongs on the policy0% (0)
  2. Pay privately to keep the event off any record0% (0)
  3. It would depend on the amount and the policy language0% (0)
  4. I would ask the executor or an attorney to decide0% (0)

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How would you want a crew to handle personal items found in the affected room?

process
  1. Box everything not soiled and let the family sort it later0% (0)
  2. Ask a named family member before throwing anything out0% (0)
  3. Photograph items and dispose of what cannot be salvaged0% (0)
  4. Remove everything from the room so the family never has to decide0% (0)

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Which concern would most keep you from attempting cleanup yourself?

safety
  1. Infection risk from blood and bodily fluids0% (0)
  2. The lasting emotional impact of seeing the room0% (0)
  3. Not knowing how to dispose of the waste properly0% (0)
  4. Fear of harming the home or losing insurance records0% (0)

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After remediation is complete, what would help you most in feeling the room is safe again?

general
  1. A written completion report with product names and waste records0% (0)
  2. A walkthrough with the crew lead explaining what was done0% (0)
  3. Replacing flooring or repainting so it looks different0% (0)
  4. Time, and the option not to enter the room for a while0% (0)

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If you had to wait several days for a crew, what would you do with the affected room in the meantime?

safety
  1. Close the door and not open it until the crew arrives0% (0)
  2. Seal the door edges and turn off nearby vents0% (0)
  3. Stay elsewhere so no one is tempted to go in0% (0)
  4. Ask a friend to check on the house without entering the room0% (0)

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How would you want children in the household told why a room is closed off?

safety
  1. A simple, honest explanation suited to their age0% (0)
  2. Only that the room is being repaired for now0% (0)
  3. With the help of a counselor or pediatrician0% (0)
  4. I would wait until they asked before saying anything0% (0)

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Which would make you most comfortable returning to the room after cleanup?

safety
  1. Written records of what was removed and disinfected0% (0)
  2. A walkthrough with a trusted friend by my side0% (0)
  3. Knowing it was checked by someone independent0% (0)
  4. Seeing it freshly repaired and rearranged0% (0)

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If insurance paid only part of the cleanup, how would you most likely cover the rest?

cost
  1. Savings or regular income0% (0)
  2. Funds from the estate0% (0)
  3. Help from extended family or friends0% (0)
  4. A payment plan with the provider0% (0)

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How would you feel about paying for an assessment that is separate from the job?

cost
  1. Fine, if it comes with a detailed written scope0% (0)
  2. Acceptable only if it is credited toward the work0% (0)
  3. Uncomfortable; I would look for a free assessment0% (0)
  4. Unsure; I would ask others what is typical0% (0)

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When comparing quotes, what would you do if the lowest bid left out keepsake handling?

cost
  1. Ask that company to add it and requote0% (0)
  2. Choose a higher bid that already included it0% (0)
  3. Accept the low bid and sort keepsakes ourselves later0% (0)
  4. Ask a helper to decide based on the full picture0% (0)

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How often would you want updates from the crew while the work is underway?

process
  1. At the start and end of each day0% (0)
  2. Only when a decision is needed0% (0)
  3. A single summary when everything is finished0% (0)
  4. Updates sent to a helper rather than to me0% (0)

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Who would you ask to be present when the crew first arrives at the home?

process
  1. Myself, so I can meet them in person0% (0)
  2. A trusted friend or relative instead of me0% (0)
  3. The executor, landlord, or property manager0% (0)
  4. No one; I would leave a key and let them work0% (0)

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What would most make you recommend a cleanup provider to another family?

industry
  1. Gentle, respectful communication throughout0% (0)
  2. Careful handling of belongings and keepsakes0% (0)
  3. Clear written records and fair billing0% (0)
  4. Discretion around neighbors and visitors0% (0)

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How would you feel if a provider offered grief resources during the first call?

industry
  1. Grateful; it would show they understand0% (0)
  2. Fine, as long as it did not feel like a sales pitch0% (0)
  3. I would rather they focus only on the cleanup0% (0)
  4. It would depend on how it was offered0% (0)

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Where would you most trust a referral for a cleanup provider to come from?

industry
  1. A funeral director or clergy member0% (0)
  2. A friend or relative who used one0% (0)
  3. Our insurance agent or adjuster0% (0)
  4. My own research and reviews0% (0)

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How much would you want neighbors to know about why a crew was at the home?

general
  1. Nothing at all0% (0)
  2. Only that some work was being done0% (0)
  3. The truth, shared by a family member I trust0% (0)
  4. I would leave it to close neighbors to ask me directly0% (0)

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Looking back, which kind of support would you most want during cleanup week?

general
  1. Someone handling calls and scheduling for me0% (0)
  2. A place to stay away from the home0% (0)
  3. A counselor or survivor group to talk with0% (0)
  4. Friends bringing meals and company0% (0)

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The crew finds a sealed box of letters in the affected room. What would you want them to do?

scenario
  1. Set it aside unopened for the family to decide0% (0)
  2. Give it directly to one named family member0% (0)
  3. Clean the outside and store it with other keepsakes0% (0)
  4. Ask a helper to hold it until the family is ready0% (0)

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A relative arrives and asks to see the room before cleanup starts. How would you respond?

scenario
  1. Gently ask them to wait until the work is done0% (0)
  2. Let them look from the doorway with support0% (0)
  3. Leave the decision to the crew lead0% (0)
  4. Allow it if they understand the risks0% (0)

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The work runs over into the day of a memorial gathering at the home. What would you prefer?

scenario
  1. Pause the work for the day and resume after0% (0)
  2. Continue quietly with the room kept closed0% (0)
  3. Move the gathering to another location0% (0)
  4. Ask the provider what they recommend0% (0)

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Reading these results honestly

Polls on this site reflect whoever chose to answer. That means they lean toward people who found the page and felt strongly enough to click. They also had to be in a state of mind to do so. That is not a random sample of everyone who has faced a loss by suicide. Treat the results as a snapshot of a self-selected group. Look at the spread between options, not just the top choice. A close split often says more about how hard a choice is than a one-sided result does. If an option gets few votes, it may just mean few people faced that situation.

Other statistics on this site come from public agencies, peer-reviewed studies, or industry groups. Each one is cited so you can check where it came from. Those figures describe measured facts, such as how contact with bloodborne germs is regulated or what the cleanup often involves. A poll result describes a preference or a memory. Those can shift with time and mood. When the two seem to disagree, trust the sourced figure for safety and planning. The poll is still useful. It shows how people feel about the same facts, and feelings are a real part of choices made while grieving.

Visitors to this page are not a random sample of everyone who deals with suicide cleanup. People arrive here because they are planning, worried or curious, so the mix of answers can lean toward whoever was searching that week. Watch the vote count under each poll before you draw a conclusion, and compare what people think with the sourced figures below.

Compare opinion with evidence

74%

74% of those with high/severe grief vulnerability were not accessing bereavement or mental-health services.

Read with care: Pandemic-specific and self-selected; overlapping follow-up studies must not duplicate baseline findings.

Source: Harrop et al. (2021)711 UK adults bereaved March–December 2020; nonprobability recruitment.

460

460 of 666 parents reported viewing their child's body in a formal setting.

Read with care: Observational; no causal effect established; item denominators differ.

Source: Omerov et al. (2014)666 Swedish suicide-bereaved parents; surveyed 2–5 years after loss.

49

Of 49 who chose to view or identify, 35 described it as the right decision; nine had mixed feelings.

Read with care: Purposeful sample; themes are experiences, not population frequencies.

Source: Chapple et al. (2010)80 UK adults bereaved by suicide or other traumatic death; interviews 2007–2008.

These figures are public research and agency data, not this network's own job records. Keep each number with its population, year and limits; none of them predicts cost, timing or outcome at a specific property.

Questions about these results

How are poll votes counted?

Each vote adds one to the option chosen, and results show each option's share of the total votes cast for that poll. Votes are counted as they come in, so what you see reflects everyone who has answered up to that moment. There is no weighting or adjustment. That keeps the results simple to read, though it also means they reflect only the people who chose to take part.

Why might a poll about suicide loss show different percentages on another day?

Other readers keep answering, and the totals update as each new vote is stored on the site's server. A poll with few responses can jump after even a handful of new answers, while one with many tends to hold steady. A shift does not make the earlier figures wrong; it simply reflects a wider range of families who have shared their experience.

Can other families' answers help us decide what to do with the room or belongings?

They can show how others facing a similar loss felt, but they are not instructions. A result may point to an option you had not thought of, or reassure you that your hesitation is common. What fits your family still depends on your home, your needs, and advice from a provider or grief counselor you trust. Treat results as a starting point for conversation.

Does voting here record who I am or anything about the person we lost?

No. Polls do not ask for your name, email or any details about your loved one, and results appear only as totals. Votes are stored on this site's server with a limit of one vote per poll per device, which is there to prevent repeat voting, not to identify you. The site's privacy information explains more if you have concerns.

Can a poll tell us whether it is safe for family to clean the room ourselves?

No. Polls show the views of readers who chose to answer. They do not show what is safe in your home, what a provider should charge, what your insurer will pay, or what local rules require. For safety, use the DIY risk check and talk with a professional. For money or legal questions, ask your insurer or a lawyer. Use poll results alongside that advice, never in place of it.

Why might results on a safety question differ from the site's safety guidance?

People sometimes answer based on what they did or wished to do, not what was safest. That honesty is valuable. But it means a popular option is not always the one we suggest. The site's articles and guides follow safety practices, while polls reflect real experience. If a result surprises you, read the related article to see why a safer approach is suggested.

Do I have to answer a poll before other families' responses appear?

On many polls the totals appear after you answer, which keeps each response independent of the others. You never have to vote; you can simply read the question and options and think through where you stand. Some readers find that quietly considering the choices is helpful on its own. Skipping a poll does not change anything else you can do on the site.

More on suicide cleanup

Suicide Cleanup services

Learn what cleanup after a suicide loss involves. See how scene release, approval, disinfecting, belongings, and records all work to protect your family.

Costs explained

What drives the price, published cost ranges, and how to read a written quote line by line.

Insurance and payment

Which policies may respond, how to document a claim, and what to do if coverage is denied.

Planning tools

Six short, private tools help you plan the first day, check risk, vet a provider, estimate cost, sort out a claim, and understand waste.

Knowledge quiz

Check what you know about hazards, who can approve work, sealing off the room, disinfecting, waste, and records. This gentle quiz is for families and helpers.

Articles and resources

Read longer articles on helping people who lost someone to suicide, working with landlords and executors, and what caring, trauma-aware cleanup should look like.

Field guides

Step-by-step guides walk you through approval, privacy requests, insurance questions, and when to go back in after a suicide in a home or rental.