The Joyful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: Declutter Your Home with Intention, Live Your Life with Simplicity, and Leave a Legacy Your Children Will Cherish

Clear Your Space. Lighten Your Heart. Leave a Legacy of Love.

Feeling anxious every time you open a closet or drawer?

Struggling to let go of possessions tied to memories?

Worried about leaving behind a burden for your loved ones?

You’re not alone. Many of us reach a point in midlife where we begin to look around and wonder: What will happen to all of THIS?? But what if clearing out your home could lift the emotional weight you’ve been carrying for years, while giving your children the gift of peace? Lara West, acclaimed author and health and wellness advocate for people in midlife, faced these exact questions. After sorting through a lifetime of belongings in her mother-in-law’s home and then turning to her own, she knew something had to change. In this heartfelt and practical guide, she shares the deeply personal and transformative process of Swedish Death Cleaning—known in Sweden as Döstädning—as a gift of love and care.

In The Joyful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, you’ll discover:

• Gentle reflection prompts to help you navigate the emotions behind your possessions • ; Room-by-room checklists and practical exercises • so you always know where to start; Tools to communicate openly with family • , easing the future burden with clarity and compassion; • Tips to prepare your legal and financial affairs so you don't leave your loved ones overwhelmed;Mindful habits to help you live lighter • and more intentionally every day;

...and much more!

Start today. Unburden your future. Leave a legacy that reflects who you truly are and one your children will be grateful for.

© 2025 Lara West Books (Audiobook): 9798260839454

Release date

Audiobook: 7 December 2025