What is Swedish Death Cleaning?

 The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson is a guide to döstädning, a Swedish practice of decluttering your life of unnecessary belongings to make things easier for your family after you're gone, but it can be done at any age. The book offers a practical, humorous, and unsentimental approach to decluttering, focusing on getting rid of things you don't use (like excess plates or old clothes) while keeping meaningful items (like photos and letters). It encourages starting early to avoid burdening others and to find joy in simplifying life.