Many people wonder whether it is appropriate to sleep on the bed of a deceased loved one, especially when the person spent a long period of illness and suffering there before passing away. There are also questions about whether it is necessary to invite a priest to bless the room or the bed.
From a religious and spiritual perspective commonly expressed by clergy, a person may use the belongings of a deceased relative — including a bed or clothing — without fear. The souls of departed loved ones no longer have a need for physical objects such as beds, clothes, or other material items from this world.
It is also considered unnecessary to place personal belongings or clothing into the coffin. According to religious teachings, what the deceased truly needs is prayer for the repose of the soul and acts of charity performed in their memory.
Many cultural practices and superstitions related to household items — such as beds, chairs, curtains, or mirrors — are regarded as symbolic traditions rather than actions with spiritual necessity. Clergy often emphasize that these practices do not have a meaningful impact on the spiritual state of the departed.
The focus, therefore, is encouraged to remain on prayer, remembrance, compassion, and charitable acts, rather than on rituals associated with material objects.
