Deceased Estate Decluttering

Professional Decluttering and Organising Support Across
Melbourne & Surrounding Suburbs

Losing your loved one is so hard. We are here to help you reduce the overwhelm of sorting and organising their belongings. We understand the emotional weight of managing your loved one’s affairs, which is why we’re here to help you get through this time with care, respect and discretion.

Our experienced team provides hands-on, in-person deceased estate clearance services across Melbourne and surrounds. From retirement living to family homes, we work alongside you to manage your loved one’s possessions, create order, and provide a smooth transition for everyone involved.

What We Provide

COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT

Sorting through your loved one’s personal belongings can be emotional and exhausting. We’re here to hold space for you. You deserve a respectful, non-judgmental approach as you work through each decision.

EXPERIENCED TEAM

Our professional team of organisers has over 11 years of experience helping families manage deceased estates. If you feel overwhelmed with sorting your loved one's things, we'll help guide you every step of the way.

EFFICIENT AND PRACTICAL HELP

From packing and categorising to arranging donations, we're here to take care of the details and help you move forward. You deserve a smooth and efficient process.

PRIVACY AND CARE

Every item, every memory, every space is treated with absolute care. We handle everything discreetly and sensitively, as if it were our own.

How We Can Help

Every estate is different, and every home tells its own story. Here are some of the services we offer as well as
the ways we can support you move through the rooms in a home:

Bedrooms and Wardrobes

Create calm, organised spaces where memories are respected and preserved.

Kitchen and pantry

Make the heart of the home clear and organised, ready for the next chapter.

Garage and storage spaces

Turn once-cluttered areas into manageable, ordered spaces.

Living areas and home offices

Bring clarity and balance back to shared and personal spaces.

Toys and Playroom Decluttering

Help sort your child’s belongings, separating precious keepsakes from items for donation.

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The Art of Decluttering is an amazing team of Decluttering and Organising Experts who are passionate about helping families manage deceased estates with care, compassion, and respect.

Compassionate Deceased Estate Support

Compassionate Deceased
Estate Support

Planning

Managing a deceased estate involves honouring memories, reliving stories, and remembering the people connected to them, while creating space for the next chapter. Together, we’ll create a gentle, practical plan based on your needs, timeline, and priorities.

Declutter

Using our simple 5-step decluttering system, we'll help you go through a lifetime of belongings. We'll assist you in identifying hidden treasures worth keeping, as well as items ready to be donated to charity,ensuring nothing is rushed and every decision is respected.

Organise

Once you’ve decided what stays, we’ll bring order to it all, making sure everything has a place and purpose. Our goal is to bring structure and clarity to a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

Peace of Mind

We want to help you feel supported, cared for, and confident moving forward. At the end, you’ll have a clear plan, an organised estate, and the freedom to focus on the future.

When you book a session with us, you’ll get:

  • Practical hands-on assistance
  • Compassionate guidance and support
  • A calm, respectful presence during a difficult season
  • Training in systems and routines if ongoing organisation is needed
  • Help coordinate and deliver donations to local charities (within what fits in our car)

Every family and every estate is unique, so while we’d love to promise exactly how much can be achieved in a single session, it depends on a few things — the size of the estate, the volume of belongings, and the pace you’re comfortable working at.

From our experience, it generally takes 1–2 sessions to thoughtfully declutter and organise a single room or space.

Single Session
Amy
$680
4 hours with a Professional Organiser
Gentle, hands-on assistance to help you sort through your loved one’s belongings
Patient and non-judgmental coaching to support you through each decision
Dedicated time and guidance to ease the emotional overwhelm
Help identifying what to keep, pass on, donate, or let go of
Support with organising keepsakes and preparing donations for charity
Book as many sessions as you need — most families start with 3 sessions
Weekends or longer hours available upon request
We can deliver donations to charity for you (invoiced as 15 minutes of service)
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Double Session
It’s really important where possible to include children in the decluttering process
$1360
4 hours with Two Professional Organisers
Extra support to make the process faster and lighter, with two experienced organisers by your side
Gentle, respectful guidance to help you navigate sentimental decisions
Hands-on assistance sorting belongings, preparing keepsakes, and organising donations
A compassionate approach to managing multiple rooms or larger estates
Book as many sessions as you need — most families start with 3 sessions
Weekends or longer hours available upon request
We can deliver donations to charity for you (invoiced as 15 minutes of service)
Get Started

Step By Step How To Book

  1. Fill in our contact form below, or call Amy to make an enquiry.
  2. Together we’ll discuss your needs and book the right organiser to help you.
  3. We look forward to meeting you and helping you gently organise and prepare the estate with care and respect.

We'd love to work with you!

If you're interested in talking further or booking a declutter session please leave us your details in the contact form or call Amy directly on 0438 659 658

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning & Timing

How soon after a loved one’s passing should we start decluttering their estate?

There’s no right or wrong time. Some families want to start quickly, while others need more time before they feel ready. We’ll work with you whenever you’re prepared and at a pace that feels comfortable.

Do you work directly with executors or solicitors handling the estate?

Yes. If you’re working with an executor or solicitor, we can liaise with them to ensure the entire property clearance process aligns with the estate’s legal and practical requirements.

What if I live interstate or overseas? Can you manage the entire process without me?

Yes, we can coordinate directly with executors or other family members and keep you updated throughout the process. We’ll discuss these arrangements during your initial enquiry.

Family Support & Decision-Making

Can you help if family members disagree about what to keep?

Yes. We understand these situations can be sensitive. While we won’t make decisions for you, we create a calm, respectful space and offer gentle guidance to help families work through differences.

Do you help with valuing items or arranging appraisals?

While we don’t provide valuations ourselves, we can connect you with trusted appraisers and auction houses, and assist with preparing items for sale or distribution if needed.

Do you handle sensitive documents or personal papers?

Absolutely. We treat all documents with complete confidentiality. We can help identify important papers and provide secure solutions for storing, shredding, or archiving them.

Logistics & Donations

Can you coordinate rubbish removal or large-item disposal?

Yes. While we don’t remove bulk waste ourselves, we can organise skip bins, rubbish removal services, or charity pickups as needed.

Can you manage donations directly with charities?

Yes, we can assist with donating items from your loved one’s property to local charities. Where possible, we deliver smaller donations ourselves, and for larger items, we coordinate pickups directly with the charities.

Do you provide packing and storage solutions for items we want to keep?

Yes. We can carefully pack keepsakes, arrange appropriate storage boxes, and assist with temporary or long-term storage solutions if required.

Is this service available outside Melbourne?

We primarily service Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, but if you’re located further afield, we’re happy to discuss your needs and explore possible options.

Meet The Team

Amy

Jacqui

Freya

Brigi

Bec

Marianna

Aileen

Susan

Phoebe

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