Practical help wrapping up a deceased persons home

‘Wrapping It Up - The Ultimate Guide’ is based on extensive research, but this remarkable and practical book began as a result of a personal experience of the author. You can read the author's story and other thoughts, following this introduction. 

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Introduction

Death … no one likes to talk about it. 'Falling off the perch, deceased, passed over, late, passed, dead, departed or that famous phrase, 'shuffle off this mortal coil' from William Shakespeare's Hamlet … are words which seem to cause trepidation in the minds of most people whether or not they are facing it with someone close or even oneself.

When someone dies, it's a time when emotions are raw and engulfing, so powerful, consuming and unfamiliar are the feelings, that these can prevent or even block ones ability to think clearly and logically. Yet after someone dies this is what is needed, at least by someone close to deceased person.

Understandably it is a difficult time having to deal with the reality that a loved one has died, let alone identify what to do after a person has died, what to do after the funeral, then on top of all that what to do with the deceased person's possessions. All this can be daunting.

Importantly after a person has died and particularly after the funeral it is a time when those affected need support and help because many feel very alone.

Special counsellors and groups do exist to help those who are affected by the death of a loved one. BUT until Wrapping It Up - The Ultimate Guide was recently published, little if any information has existed to provide practical help after the funeral, including help how to deal with the possessions of the person who has died, possessions possibly accumulated over decades.

In fact most people find the subject of death so confronting they skirt around the subject even ignore it, … until … there is the need to face it … often suddenly.

The best way to address any subject that is avoided is talk about it, read about it, and face facts, particularly when it's a subject that affects every person in the world.

This subject can no longer be invisible!

Here's why:

  • Soon more than 50% of Australia's population will be over the age of 50
  • Ever increasing numbers of people are living alone, and sadly
  • Unexpected illnesses and accidents cut lives tragically short
  • Other Caucasian countries show similar statistics

These are strong reasons why every adult needs to be informed about the subject of wrapping up because it's almost a certain we all will wrap up for another, at some point.

This is also why every home needs a copy of ‘Wrapping It Up - The Ultimate Guide.’

But there are more reasons why: Sorting another person's entire home and possessions is a time-consuming, complex and emotional task! When you are asked to wrap up, countless questions will cross your mind, questions like these, do you know the answers?

  • What do I do after a person has died and been moved from their home?
  • What needs to be achieved within the first 2 or 3 days?
  • What must be done before starting to wrap up?
  • When can I start and where?
  • Are there safety issues that must be heeded?
  • How do I prevent grief/stress affecting my thinking & decision-making?
  • What is the best way to sort, pack and distribute items?
  • How can difficult relatives best be handled?
  • How do I handle unexpected surprises?
  • Pets are family too - what must I do for their future care and safety?
  • Computers, pins and passwords - issues that could prevent costly surprises.
  • What are the most common pitfalls or mistakes people make wrapping up?

‘Wrapping It Up - The Ultimate Guide’ answers all these questions but also includes: over 200 anecdotes from others who provide real life tips and suggestions, and is full of practical information and helpful checklists to personalize.

THERE'S ANOTHER BENEFIT of 'Wrapping It Up - The Ultimate Guide'

This guidebook also addresses handling your own affairs and possessions ahead of 'that time we will all face one day', plus issues of concern beyond the realm of your Will and other important documents. Some issues may surprise you! Be confident that your new knowledge will make life easier for those who wrap up for you … one day.

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