Do not keep these items that belonged to a deceased person.

of objects you keep.

You may decide to keep one  photograph, one handwritten letter, a favorite piece of jewelry, or another meaningful object while letting go of dozens of other things.

That isn’t forgetting.

It is simply finding a healthier way to carry the memory forward.

What About the Belief That Some Belongings Should Never Be Kept?
Across different cultures and families, there are traditions and beliefs about objects belonging to someone who has died.

Some people believe