" Swedish Death Cleaning normalizes one of our worst fears, death, by reminding us of all the ways we are alive. so that those we leave behind aren't faced with the overwhelming task of sorting through it," according to the synopsis. "This is a journey of levity and hope as Amy Poehler hilariously guides us through stories about dealing with our stuff. Poehler, an actress and comedian known for Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation, narrates the series. Each story builds toward a physical overhaul of the home, as well as an emotional evolution, leaving us smiling with a lighter view of death and a more celebratory vision for the future," an official description reads.
The Death Cleaners "come to America to help subjects reinvent themselves by facing their mortality, speaking honestly about death, and confronting all that 'crap' that has been collecting dust for years. The show follows eight people at different stages of their lives, who are given the chance to sort out their home, life, and relationships with the help of the "Death Cleaners," an organizer, designer, and psychologist from Sweden. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is inspired by the Margareta Magnusson book. Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task.
Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson is a book that advocates for the practice of death cleaning, or the process of decluttering. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. How to Free Yourself and Your Family From a Lifetime of ClutterĪ charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.
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