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Ordinary moments often become more meaningful with time, and extra photos can always be offered to other family members before being thrown away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Personal belongings such as reading glasses, a favorite scarf, slippers, or a hairbrush may carry strong memories because they were part of the person\u2019s everyday life. You do not need to keep everything\u2014just one or two meaningful objects can provide comfort.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handwritten notes, letters, and recipe cards may become priceless reminders of someone you loved. 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