When Someone in the Family Pa.sses Away, Never Keep These 4 Relics in the House – Here’s Why 🕯️💔
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. We all grieve in different ways — some of us hold onto memories, photos, clothes, or small keepsakes that remind us of the person we lost. But according to spiritual advisors, cultural beliefs, and even energy healers from different parts of the world, certain items should never be kept in the house after someone pa.sses away.
Why? Because they’re believed to carry emotional energy that can disturb the peace of the home, affect your mood, or even block healing.
1. The Person’s Pillow or Bed Sheets
As comforting as it may feel to hug their pillow, experts say that keeping used bedding or pillows after a loved one’s passing can keep you emotionally “stuck.” These items carry not just scent but residual emotional energy from their last days — which can create sadness or restlessness in your sleep space.
If you’re not ready to let go, consider washing them with intention and storing them away — not in daily use.
2. Items They Wore During Their Final Days
Clothes worn during the final days, especially if the person was unwell, are believed in many cultures to hold heaviness and suffering energy. Keeping them in the home, especially under your bed or in closed drawers, may unintentionally invite sadness or block emotional healing.
If you’re emotionally attached to these clothes, consider donating them or turning them into something new — like a memorial quilt or framed fabric art.
3. Broken Jewelry or Watches
Jewelry or watches that no longer work, especially if they stopped at the time of pa.ssing, are often seen as symbols of life stopping. According to some traditions, these should not be worn or passed down, as they may carry stagnant or unresolved energy.
If the item is precious to you, have it fixed or repurposed — otherwise, bury or burn it in a respectful way.
4. Their Used Mirror (Especially From the Bedroom)
In spiritual traditions, mirrors are said to hold the reflection of the soul. If a person passed away in a room with a mirror, that mirror is often covered or removed. Some believe that mirrors can “trap” emotional energy or even reflect grief back into the home.
Always clean or cover the mirror, and if you feel uncomfortable around it — don’t hesitate to remove it.
Final Thought
Grieving is personal, and there’s no single right way to process loss. But being mindful of the emotional energy certain objects carry can help create a peaceful, healing environment for those left behind.
Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting — it means making space for love, light, and peace to return. 🌿
