The death of a loved one is a profound emotional experience. In addition to grieving, one must also manage their personal belongings. While many superstitions surround this topic, this article is based solely on logic, safety, hygiene, law, and psychology—without any beliefs or superstitions.

Here are 4 types of items that should be removed, donated, or properly secured.
1️⃣ Medications and Medical Supplies
💊 Why you shouldn’t keep them:
* They are often expired.

* Dosages are tailored to the individual.
* There is a high risk of dangerous self-medication.
✅ What to do:
* Take them to a pharmacy for disposal.
* Never give them to other people.
2️⃣ Highly Personal Clothing
👕 Underwear, pajamas, and clothes worn during illness.
🧠 Practical reasons:
* They can trigger constant emotional pain.
* They are often unsuitable for reuse due to hygiene reasons.
* It is difficult to pass them on to others in an appropriate condition.
✅ The sensible solution:
* Donate only clothes that are clean and in good condition.
* Safely dispose of the rest.
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