Photographs are also worth preserving, including blurry, imperfect, or duplicate pictures. Ordinary moments often become more meaningful with time, and extra photos can always be offered to other family members before being thrown away.
Personal belongings such as reading glasses, a favorite scarf, slippers, or a hairbrush may carry strong memories because they were part of the person’s everyday life. You do not need to keep everything—just one or two meaningful objects can provide comfort.
Keys should also be kept temporarily because they may belong to a home, vehicle, storage unit, safe, or drawer containing important documents. Grief can make decisions difficult, so when unsure, place meaningful items in a box and decide what to keep later.
