I also understand how hard it is to deal with the belongings of the people we lose. I have a house full of boxes from three people whom I have lost over the last four years. It’s difficult to get through it all—in more than one way. It’s made me realize how important it is to minimize your belongings the older you get.
I think your viking funeral for your sister’s ephemera sounds like a really cool way to deal with the material. I hope you enjoyed the wine.