Last week, Trayvon Martin’s mother requested an
unspecified sum of money from the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund. The state
fund was established to help crime victims cover expenses such as lost wages,
funeral arrangements, medical expenses and counseling. Despite the fact
Trayvon’s father Tracy had a life insurance policy that covered most of the
expenses associated with Trayvon’s death, Tracy still incurred $1,300 in
out-of-pocket expenses according to the Associated Press.
While Trayvon’s family can rely on assistance from the fund
to help with these unexpected expenses, other families will not be so lucky
when it comes to financial assistance. According to the National Funeral
Directors Association, the average price of a funeral runs more than $6,500,
which does not account for additional expense that family members may incur
after the death of a loved one, such as lost wages from work or any medical
expenses or counseling.
Another factor that isn’t included is whether there will be
any cleaning services required after the death of a loved one. After the
officials leave the property, many people are surprised to discover law
enforcement officials are not responsible for assisting with suicide,
homicide or decomposition cleanup. Instead, property owners or family
members are responsible for contacting a crime scene cleanup company to
properly clean, sanitize and deodorize a home where a death has occurred, which
can add to the growing list of expenses that follow after a loved one’s death.
Fortunately, some crime
scene cleanup companies will work with insurance companies to save these
property owners money. Accident Cleaners and Restoration has been helping
families during their time of need since 1999. The Florida crime scene cleanup
company works directly with insurance companies, saving families both time and
money. Accident Cleaners will save you the hassle of going through insurance
claims to receive coverage for the property remediation services.
