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Home & belongings
What do you do with someone’s home and belongings when they’re gone? Their home and things are part of their story, and it’s not always clear what happens to them when they’re no longer here.
What to do with someone's belongings when they die
What happens to our stuff when we die? While these things might seem insignificant, they carry a lot of weight for our loved ones. Deciding what to do with a loved one's belongings when they die is never easy. There are often feelings of guilt as well as waves of grief associated with throwing things away. Ultimately, the choice is yours, and there are many ways to handle someone's belongings when they're gone.
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