How to cope with loss and make room for new beginnings Order
The loss of a loved one is probably one of the most challenging and emotional matters in life for everyone. And even though we are not yet fully at peace with such a loss, there are several practical things that need to be dealt with, things that would eventually catch up with us. One of them is the clearing out of the deceased's belongings from the apartment, house, basement, or cottage.
Imagine walking into a house that has served as a home for years, filled with personal belongings and memories of someone who no longer exists, yet was such an important part of your life. The air is charged with history, and as you start walking through the rooms, you discover treasures that take you back to your childhood. Old photographs, dusty books, and drawers full of “valuables“ become a kind of mirror to the past. Every piece of furniture and every little item has its own story that evokes memories.
Such clearing and disposal of the deceased's belongings is a rather difficult and complicated process. Many of the items hold many memories, others are things that you know your relative loved, and that they would never have wanted to part with. On the other hand, you are well aware that you cannot keep everything from the deceased's belongings, so you have several options to choose from.
You can distribute personal items within the family, with each person choosing what they would like to keep from the deceased relative, but this also requires a lot of time if this task of clearing has fallen to you as the organizer. You will need to clear all the closets, drawers, or even the kitchen, and if the family cannot come to see the items in person, you will have to photograph everything and then arrange for packaging and shipping. Even then, no one can guarantee that you will be able to give all the personal items to your relatives, so you will likely have to consider other options.
Another option is to sell or donate the items to charity, or other organizations that might still need them. Of course, you can visit an antiquary or an antique shop, but success is never guaranteed. In any case, you and your family will face endless hours of sorting through things that you may not have even known existed and were part of your relative's life.
For some, however, clearing out such an estate may be too emotionally challenging, and so they prefer to leave this task to a professional company that will take care of it and relieve them of the pain that clearing and disposal could cause. This way, you can take only the most valuable things from the house or apartment that you don't want to be thrown away, and leave the rest of the clearing to the experts. The clothing of the deceased will be taken to a textile container, and things like dishes, furniture, and other kitchen items will be taken to the recycling yard. And if you wish, they can even clear out the basement or attic. In the international network of EXTRA SERVICES, you will find experienced professionals and workers who will take care of the clearing and disposal of estates reliably and professionally.
Once the clearing is completed, the space no longer reminds you of days filled with memories and pain, but offers opportunities for new beginnings. An empty house or apartment can be ready for a new occupant, and with each cleared room, not only physical space is freed up, but also space for new experiences and memories. Once all the rooms are cleared and the old items taken away, a blank space remains, waiting for what comes next. A place that once pulsed with life and memories has transformed into a clean canvas, ready for new stories and new generations.
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