Letting go can be hard. It can be even more challenging when it involves the belongings of someone whose passed on. No matter how well you prepared nor how clean their home may be, this can be one of the most stressful experiences of our life. Don’t let others judge you for how long or little it may take for you to begin this project. Nor should you be judged for how you grieve during this painful time in your life. Take a deep breath. As terrible as it feels, you will survive this.
To start, it is recommended to have plenty of boxes labeled “Keep”, “Discard”, and “Sell”. This can help you think about your choices and to better organize them. Next you should decide whether you want to go through these things alone or with others. If you feel like you really need support right now, don’t hesitate to call up friends and family to help. Sometimes doing this step with others can ease the pain and you may even enjoy grieving together over beloved memories and items. However, if you really don’t feel like anyone around during this time, that’s okay too. Each of us grieves differently and if you need to be alone then that’s exactly what you should do.
Make sure to clear some in your schedule. This can be a pretty emotional step and your going to want to be able to take your time. Going through the belongings of a love one can be hard at first, but it can be soothing too. This step allows you to fondly remember cherished memories you shared and lets you express your grief. However, some may find this stage to be too overwhelming. That’s okay too. You should take as much or as little time you need to get things together.
Now that you’ve got everything organized, how are you going to deal with the “Sell” items? During such a painful time in your life, the last thing you want to worry about is managing a sale. That is where estate sales come in. During estate sales, we manage the sale for you so you can grieve in peace while allowing you to receive financial payment for these items. Funerals are expensive and you may find yourself having trouble to pay for it all. That is why it is so important to allow us to help out with selling the items left behind so you can get back to what matters.
Estate sales can mark a turning point in the grieving process. Here at Heritage Estate Sales, we know this can be a painful time in your life and we want to help you heal. Our services are handled with a professionalism that allows you to move on. Don’t hesitate to contact us and learn more about how we can help you through this trying time.