Personal belongings of the deceased infected with COVID-19 may present a cross contamination hazard. Consideration should be given to decontamination of such possessions prior to handing them over to the next of kin to avoid the spread of contamination and associated risks to health. Where it is not possible to decontaminate possessions, careful consideration must be given as to whether it is appropriate to hand such possessions to the next of kin or whether they should be stored for later safe release. If a decision is made to dispose of such objects as contaminated waste, they should be duly documented, together with a justification for this procedure.