Swedish death cleaning is a
decluttering method historically practiced in Sweden. It is a
simple living
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practice, encouraging people to get rid of their belongings before death to spare loved ones from having manage them. As the practice has become more popular in the United States, it has received both praise and criticism, being described as morbid. The term was created in a book by Swedish author Margareta Magnusson.
The tradition inspired a 2023 TV show, ''The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning'', produced by
Amy Poehler
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. In the show, three Swedish people help Americans declutter and detach from belongings.
See also
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Shukatsu (end-of-life planning), Japan
References
Simple living
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