Who clears a house after death

dawnyp72

Thanks everyone. It’s very early days and I know things will take time whether there’s a will or not. I just think the bed she was found on and any foodstuff should be removed to prevent any infestation. The house will probably need fumigating 
Im waiting for a call back from the police who attended to see if they can point me in the right direction.

JGB1955

I would speak to your local Environmental Health people.

jennystarpepper

It's great that you are taking an interest, but these things can take a long time, an heir hunter becomes involved once the estate is registered with the crown.
It's sad the lady was left, unfortunately it's going to take a long time unless an heir makes a claim.  I've a feeling the food and everything else is going to be long rotted away before anything is done, it is a very slow process.
Maybe contact the local council empty property department who should have more info for you, but again I suspect nothing will happen any time soon. 

Marcon

JGB1955 said:

I would speak to your local Environmental Health people.

Looking on the council's website might be the better starting point. It can provide very useful info eg https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/environmental-health/private-sector-rented-housing-enforcement/empty-properties/

Hopefully OP's local authority will have something similar on their website.