Dealing With ‘Stuff’ After Cremation
When someone in your family passes on, you have to deal with the decision to go with traditional burial or cremations in Lancaster, NC. If you decide on cremation, you then have to think about whether or not to have a service. After all of the services and things you absolutely have to get done are over, you are left to deal with the ‘stuff’ that person has left behind. Everyone has possessions and some of those items can be very special. But now that the person is gone, it’s time to deal with the things they have left behind. Here are some tips to help you handle the possessions you have to sort through.
Tip 1: Don’t Sort Too Soon
Some people jump on the project and get rid of everything immediately while they are still emotional. This isn’t a good idea because you might regret it later. Wait for a while until the grief isn’t so fresh and you can see things with a clear mind.
Tip 2: Don’t Wait Too Long
On the other hand, some people wait way too long or never get rid of anything at all. That also isn’t healthy. Some of the possessions are very special and you may always want to have them and that’s fine. But there are other things, like a closet full of clothes, that other people could use.
Tip 3: Make Piles
Commit to going through one part of the house at a time and make piles as you go. One pile, you will donate. Clothes are always a nice donation as are things like hearing aids, glasses, and other valuable items that others could use. The second pile will be things to throw away. You don’t need to hold onto old receipts or other such things. And the third pile should be smaller, but will be things you will keep or distribute to family members as keepsakes of that person.
Tip 4: Distribute The Piles
Once you have things sorted, it’s time to find a way to get rid of them. The trash pile is easy. You just bag it up and place it at the curb. The donation pile could need separate piles. Clothes go to one charity while electronics might head to another. Try to find locations that give items to people for free so you know your loved one’s stuff is going to good use. Take the keepsakes to family members for their memories.
Once you deal with all of the ‘stuff’ the person has left behind, you still have your memories to cherish along with the few items you decided to keep as keepsakes. If you need more advice on how to handle the things left behind by someone who has passed on and gone through cremations in Lancaster, NC, contact the experts at Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services. We’re here to help you with advice on all of the important details. Call us at (704) 846-3771 or stop by and see our funeral director at 3700 Forest Lawn Dr Matthews, NC 28104.
