When a relative dies, with no other occupants left in the home, it often falls to the executors to clear the house. This can be such a difficult thing to do, particularly whilst dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. The Celebrant Services offer a unique alternative to traditional house clearance.
If I have carried out the funeral service for your loved one, I will already have an insight into their character, and what was important to them and the family. I can use this knowledge whilst clearing the house, to create a beautiful memory box of small treasured possessions the family can keep.
Another beautiful idea is that of a Memory bear, where a well-loved item of clothing is used to create a bear. This can be from an individual item, or a number of different items. In this way, maybe a few could be made and distributed to grandchildren.
Even if I did not perform the service, I can arrange to meet the family before visiting the house, to gain an insight into the deceased. Either way, I will still clear the house in a sensitive, compassionate way.
The Process.
- Survey the house to gain an understanding of what needs to be removed and provide a quote
- Any personal items will be looked after to create the memory box (if required).
- If the family have requested to keep specific items, these will be identified and ready for collection by the family.
- Anything that can be usefully donated to local charities will be next.
- Items with a useful resale value will be discussed and may reduce the overall cost of the clearance.
- Any items that can not be reasonably donated or sold, will be appropriately disposed of, in line with our waste carrier licence
- If required, the house will then be thoroughly cleaned- ready for marketing.
