Who cleans up after a death in Canton?
The family or property owner arranges it, usually by hiring a biohazard cleanup company. Police and the coroner's office investigate but do not clean.
Can I call at any time?
Yes. The line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does this website send its own crew?
No. It has no crews; it is a referral service. You are put through to an independent company that covers your ZIP code.
Which areas are covered?
Canton and nearby Stark County towns including North Canton, Massillon, Louisville, Alliance and Canal Fulton. See service areas.
How much does cleanup cost?
It depends on the size of the area, what soaked in, how long before it was found and what has to be removed. Ask the company for a written price.
Does insurance pay?
Sometimes. Call your insurer before work starts. See who pays.
Does Ohio help crime victims with cleanup?
Ohio law includes crime scene cleanup among the losses the Attorney General's Victims of Crime Compensation Program can consider, up to a limit. Apply within three years.
Do I need to be there?
Not usually. Many families leave a key and come back when it is finished.
Can I keep belongings from the room?
Tell the company what matters. Items that can be cleaned are cleaned; others are removed only with your agreement.
What if I found needles?
Don't touch them with bare hands. See needle cleanup.
Where is the Stark County Coroner's Office?
3053 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton. Phone (330) 451-1366.
Who can I talk to if I'm struggling?
Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7/365.
When you are ready
One call, no pressure to decide on the spot
Some people call within the hour. Others wait until the funeral is over. Either is fine. Keep the affected room closed until then and leave the cleanup to people with the right equipment.
Talk it through with someone now
You reach an independent cleanup company that covers your ZIP code. Ask what they would do, how they price it and when they could start. You decide whether to go ahead.
Call (330) 555-0163Lines answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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