This is wise during the funeral or memorial service too. Years ago, a former neighbor from my hometown died. While everyone was at the funeral, the woman's ex-daughter-in-law broke into the house and took every valuable piece of jewelry and knickknack. The family was heartbroken, as most of those items were irreplaceable and had been handed down through generations. When my mother died, a cousin offered to stay at her home while we all were at the funeral, and that gave us peace of mind.