How to Properly Handle a Deceased Estate Clean Up

Have you lost someone very dear to you and don’t know where to start with the deceased estate clean up process? It’s always tough to lose a loved one. No matter the cause of their demise, whether natural or unnatural causes, it’s a painful process that never seems easy.



Everything gets even harder when it’s time for you to clean out the deceased estates and sort through their personal belongings. Below, we have put together several helpful tips on how to handle a deceased estate cleanup properly. These tips are designed to help you navigate through the cleanout process so that it gets a little easier for you.

The first thing you need to do is schedule a time to actually clean out the deceased estate. This can be done with the help of deceased family members or friends. It’s important to set a day and time so that everyone knows when they need to be there to help.

With your loved one now gone; you need to have their mail redirected to another address so that any problems that arise can be taken care of immediately.



You can redirect it to your home address, your office address, the address of a close relative, or to anyone who you know can be trusted with this sort of matter.

Here in Australia, if your deceased loved one didn’t appoint an executor or administrator of the estate, you as a family member may be eligible for free mail redirection for up to 12 months.

Go through each room remove unwanted furniture and sort their personal belongings. We found that doing this is much easier if you categorise them into three groups.



The first is the items that you or other family members plan on keeping, such as photos, sentimental items, etc.

Second, are items that can be sold or donated. These include antiques, jewellery, furniture, fine art, and more.

Third, are items that have no value and need to be thrown away.

Categorise them accordingly and the task of going through their personal belongings becomes many times easier.

Cleaning out a deceased loved one’s estate is indeed an undertaking that is physically and emotionally demanding. The many emotions and feelings that you experience while attempting to carry out the task might make it extremely difficult for you to finish it on time.



For this reason, it’s important that you give yourself some time to grieve and that you allow yourself to feel all the emotions, no matter what they are. Take as much time as you need, but don’t delay the process too much.

You can enlist the help of a company that knows how to handle deceased estate services professionally and with respect in mind.

At Elleisha’s Property Services, we are experts in, among other things, cleaning out deceased estates. We can lighten your physical and emotional load by taking over all the cleaning duties, including rubbish removal service, and tidying up every nook and cranny inside and outside your deceased loved one’s estate.

Whether you’re from Wollongong or Newcastle, let our professional cleaners handle your deceased estate clean up needs. Call us now at 1300 533 305 for an obligation free quote.

Cleaning up a deceased estate is never an easy task, but it's something that often needs to be done. By following the tips above, you can make the process a little bit easier for yourself. And if you find that you're struggling to handle everything, don't hesitate to seek out professional help. They can take care of everything for you while you focus on grieving and taking care of yourself.

If you're in need of a professional deceased estate clean up service, rubbish removal service or any cleaning service, be sure to give us a call on 1300 533 305. We service Wollongong and Newcastle and we'll be more than happy to help you with everything from rubbish removal service to deep cleaning. So if you need some assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'll be more than happy to help you through this difficult time.