Emotional and Practical Survival
What do I do with their clothes and belongings?
Short answer
On your timeline. Some people need to clear the space quickly to move forward. Others find comfort in the presence of familiar things for a long time. Neither is wrong. If you feel pressure from family or friends to clear things out…
What this usually means
On your timeline. Some people need to clear the space quickly to move forward. Others find comfort in the presence of familiar things for a long time. Neither is wrong. If you feel pressure from family or friends to clear things out faster than feels right, it is acceptable to say: "I will do this on my own timeline."
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.