Calmly and in steps. First sort out the papers, valuables and personal items the family wants to keep. Agree among yourselves who gets what, before the home is emptied.
With a rented home, ask when the home has to be empty. Whatever is left can be cleared in one go and left broom-clean. That way you do not have to carry everything yourself during a period that is hard enough already. Read more about house clearance.
