After a funeral, emotions run high and it’s easy to discard things too quickly. But some items are irreplaceable and worth keeping, even if you’re trying to move forward.
Hold on to handwritten notes or letters, saved voicemails or recordings, everyday personal items they used, and family photos—especially old or unlabeled ones. These pieces preserve their voice, presence, and story in ways nothing else can. What feels small now may become a priceless source of comfort later.