After Bereavement

We’re Here to Help

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the stress of clearing their home. 247 House Clearance provides compassionate, professional house clearance services across the Netherlands. Request a free, no-obligation quote.

Our team understands that a house clearance after bereavement isn’t just about removing items — it’s about honouring a life lived and helping a family move forward. We approach every clearance with the sensitivity it deserves.

The Challenge of Long-Distance Grief

For many families, the situation is complicated by distance. Your parent or relative lived in the Netherlands, but you’re in the UK, the US, or elsewhere. You need to clear their home, but:

• Flying back repeatedly isn’t practical
• You don’t speak Dutch
• You don’t know the local systems
• You’re grieving and don’t have the energy to coordinate everything

This is where we can help. We act as your trusted partner on the ground, handling everything while keeping you informed.

Taking Care of Everything

From the initial consultation to the final handover, we handle every aspect of the clearance:

Identifying Valuable and Sentimental Items

Before any clearance begins, we conduct a thorough walkthrough (in person or via video call). We help identify:

• Family heirlooms and sentimental items
• Valuable antiques, art, and collectibles
• Important documents and photographs
• Items family members want to keep

Nothing is removed without your explicit approval.

Respectful Handling

Our team is trained in bereavement clearances. They work methodically, treating personal belongings with respect. Items aren’t thrown into bags - they’re carefully sorted and handled.

Working with Multiple Family Members

Often, several family members are involved in estate decisions, sometimes across different countries and time zones. We can:

• Coordinate with multiple contacts
• Facilitate video calls so everyone can participate
• Provide detailed inventories for family discussion
• Handle shipping of items to different family members

Documentation for Estate Purposes

We provide complete documentation that may be needed for estate administration:

• Detailed inventory lists
• Valuation reports for significant items
• Disposal certificates
• Photo records of the property before and after

For Families Abroad

If you’re managing an estate from another country, we can coordinate everything remotely:

Initial Assessment: Via video call, we walk through the property together. You can point out items of interest, and we’ll make a detailed record.

Regular Updates: Throughout the clearance, you receive photo updates. You always know what’s happening.

Digital Documentation: All paperwork is provided electronically for easy access from anywhere.

Liaison with Dutch Parties: We can communicate with notaries, landlords, and estate agents on your behalf.

Working with Notaries

Dutch estate administration often involves a notaris (notary). We work regularly with notaries across the Netherlands and understand their requirements:

• Providing inventories in the format they need
• Arranging access for their representatives
• Coordinating clearance timing with estate proceedings
• Supplying documentation for probate purposes

Valuation and Buyout Options

Many estates include items of value. We can:

Buy directly: We purchase antiques, art, designer furniture, and collectibles. The value is deducted from your clearance cost.

Arrange auction: High-value items can be consigned to Dutch auction houses with our assistance.

Get professional valuations: For insurance or estate purposes, we can arrange certified valuations.

Timing and Sensitivity

There’s no pressure to act quickly. We understand that grief has its own timeline:

• We can provide an initial quote with no obligation to proceed immediately
• Clearances can be scheduled weeks or months ahead
• We adapt to estate proceedings and family decision-making
• If you need more time, we’re here when you’re ready

The Dutch Bureaucracy

Clearing a property in the Netherlands involves various administrative requirements. We handle:

• Gemeente (municipality) waste disposal requirements
• Recycling certificates and documentation
• Landlord communications (for rental properties)
• Key handover coordination

You don’t need to navigate any of this yourself.