Sorting Though Belongings

It’s Hard To Rattle the Dead, But I’m Trying

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Aunt Sherrie died by suicide, leaving me her best leather boots and a Barbie collection for the ages. If only she could see those things now.

Time Machine in a Timepiece

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In telling me he wanted me to have his beloved watch, Dad was also letting me know his days were numbered.

Putting My Dead Mom in the Cloud

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After stalling for 15 years, I finally have a low touch way to introduce my kids to the vibrant woman I knew.

Survivor Gilt: 6 Ways To Make Inherited Items Work for You

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In an excerpt from the Modern Loss book, stylist Stacy London tells us how to repurpose and reinterpret the fashion and furniture your loved ones left behind.

I Was Given My Grandmother’s Name, But I Took Her Locket

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No matter how many stories I heard, my grandmother remained abstract to me. I needed something tangible to make my grandmother feel real to me.

My Dead Mom Turned Me Into a Functional Hoarder

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Help! I find it impossible to give away any of the toys my mother gave my children.

Your Kids Don’t Want To Inherit Your Clutter

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A professional organizer we love offers 5 steps to streamlining your stuff — so your family won’t have to.

What to Keep When Someone Dies

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Banish guilt, set concrete limits, and other rules for figuring out what to save, store, and donate.

Unpacking That Last Box — Once and For All

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After my boyfriend died, I clung to his things as a way to stay close to him. Eventually, I realized I didn’t need to.

Remembering Grandma as She Really Was

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Some guidelines for memorializing someone at the end of a long and debilitating illness

Meet Patricia, Aunt Esther’s Amazon Alter Ego

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It was only after my aunt's death that I really got to know her -- through hundreds of Amazon.com product reviews.