Never Hold On to These Belongings After Someone Passes Away

before putting them away in a closet, drawer, or storage room.

Some may create practical problems. Others may contain private information, financial details, medication, or personal material that should be handled properly.

And there is another reason people have traditionally been cautious about keeping certain belongings after a death: they can keep you emotionally attached to the past in ways you may not immediately recognize.

Here are four categories of belongings that deserve special attention.

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1. Prescription Medicines and Medical Supplies

This is one category that should almost never simply