Funny this has come up, I'm "trying" now and not doing very well. Since my hubbys passing, I have managed to sort thru and give away many of his things...others I cannot part with. My Grams dishes are now in my daughters home...my son has "put in dibs" on some of his Dad's native american memorabilia...and Granddaughter has mentioned how much she'd love my "large" Pyrex...but my Mom in law (age 94) says---don't get rid of the big dishes and your favorite things---you'll regret it. Leave it for your kids to do.... label what you want to go to who---and rest in peace. Let them sort it out!