Bereavement Support

Sorting through a loved one’s belongings after a loss can feel overwhelming. It’s not just about organizing—it’s about honoring memories while making space for healing. Our bereavement program is designed to support you through this delicate process with care, patience, and respect.

At The New Nest, we help families sort, declutter, and organize belongings in a thoughtful way. We move at your pace, offering gentle guidance to decide what to keep, donate, or let go of, while ensuring every item is handled with dignity. We work with you to re home the precious keepsakes as well to family members that will truly value them.

This program provides more than organization—it offers comfort during a difficult time. With our support, you can focus on healing while knowing your loved one’s possessions are treated with compassion and care.

Compassionate, Patient Support – We prioritize emotional safety and respect.
Memory Preservation – Keepsakes curated, boxed, and documented with care.
Discreet, Professional Handling – All work done with privacy and dignity.
Organized Sorting & Categorization – Clear “keep / donate / archive” systems.
Donation & Disposal Coordination – We arrange responsible removal or donations.
Secure Short-Term Storage – Safe options for items you’re not ready to decide on.
Estate-Ready Preparation – Help prepare the home and belongings for estate transition if needed.
Photos & Inventories – Visual records to ease family decisions and paperwork.
Family Mediation & Facilitation – Neutral support for group decision-making.
Sensitive Packing & Transport – Special care for fragile and sentimental items.
Ongoing Maintenance Options – Follow-up visits to help as needs evolve.
Trusted, Background-Checked Team – Professional staff trained in bereavement protocols.
Flexible Pacing – We move as quickly or slowly as you need.
Practical Paperwork Help – Assistance identifying important documents and records.
Calming Space Restoration – Return the home to a soothing, livable condition.

Compassionate Bereavement Support When You Need It Most

Navigate the difficult journey of loss with our caring bereavement support services. Our trained professionals provide emotional guidance, practical assistance, and personalized resources to help you and your family cope, honor your loved one, and begin the healing process. From one-on-one support to group sessions, we’re here to offer understanding, comfort, and reassurance every step of the way.

Call Marcia
847-858-2407

Call Joy
312-330-3809

Creating Calm, Meaningful, and Healing Spaces

Once sorting is complete, we restore rooms to calm, functional environments that support renewal. The result is a home that honors memory without holding you back—peaceful, respectful, and easier to live in.

Preserving Memories with Care

Keepsakes, photo albums, and heirlooms are handled with special attention and documented when requested. We create memory boxes, inventory lists, or archiving plans to ensure treasured items are protected for future generations. Everything important is treated as what it is: part of a life well-lived.

Practical Support & Sensitive Handling

Beyond emotional care, we manage the logistics—coordinating donations, responsible disposal, and secure storage when needed. Our team takes care of packing, labeling, and transport with discretion and care so families don’t have to manage difficult details.

Family Collaboration & Communication

We facilitate family involvement when desired, creating a neutral process for sharing decisions and preserving harmony. Clear communication, written inventories, and photo records help families stay aligned and reduce conflict during an already tender time.

Call Marcia 847-858-2407 or Joy 312-330-3809, and we can answer any questions as well as get you signed up over the phone.

FAQ

1. When should we reach out for bereavement organizing help?

There’s no right or wrong time—families contact us within weeks, months, or years after a loss. We’re available whenever you feel ready to start.

2. Will you help preserve sentimental items?

Yes. We carefully document and protect keepsakes, and can create memory boxes or archival options per your wishes.

3. What happens to items we don’t want to keep?

We coordinate donations, recycling, or respectful disposal according to your directions and local charity options.

4. Can you work with family members who live far away?

Absolutely. We provide photo inventories, video walkthroughs, and written documentation so remote family members can participate.