Those considering purchasing a gravestone may have several concerns about their decision. First and foremost, in addition to the cost of purchasing the cemetery plot, the construction costs can be an additional 1 million yen or more. Management fees also apply, making this a significant financial burden. Furthermore, after the family tree is passed on, the next caretaker will be responsible for maintaining the grave. Many people want a family grave, but are hesitant to make the decision because the burden is so great.

It's true that graves aren't just visited by family members. Relatives and close relatives may also visit, so in some ways, they have social significance. In the worlds of business and politics, graves in particular have special significance. Whether it's the success of a politician's heirs or a company executive handing over the baton to the next generation, graves have a slightly different meaning than they do for the average person.

So, what significance does a grave where one's ancestors rest mean to the average person? It doesn't need to be a socially significant presence. While it's common to visit graves during Obon and Higan, many people also visit occasionally when they feel nostalgic for the deceased.

While scattering ashes is certainly a concern, many are also concerned about losing the grave itself. Completely losing a "place to visit" would mean eliminating the custom of visiting the grave, and many people seem to question the idea of ​​abandoning a long-standing practice.

So, what if there was a "scattering site where ashes can be visited"? Many people probably think that scattering ashes is no different from a traditional grave, as long as they can still visit.

Even if you already have a grave, if you're a childless family, your current grave will eventually be removed. The remains will be removed and placed in a communal grave. With the rapid increase in grave closings in today's society, communal graves quickly fill up. Once a communal grave is full, the remains inside will be handed over to a waste disposal company for disposal. Some people say, "It might be better to scatter the ashes, which won't be treated as waste in the future."

Although it's not very common, not all scattering of ashes is "ocean scattering." There is also "forest scattering," where ashes are scattered in the forest. "But doesn't scattering of ashes only mean a communal funeral with others?" some people ask. No. It's not. In a corner of the forest, there is a scattering area where people can pay their respects like a family grave. There is also a "private section for family use only." There is no limit on the number of people. Pets are welcome, of course. It is a space where ashes can be scattered freely.

★At [Scattered Bone Mountain], we have heard comments such as, "I'm interested in scattering ashes, but I might feel uncomfortable because it's a communal funeral," and "I support scattering ashes, but I still want a private space that feels like my own home." That's why we offer private scattering sections at Scattered Bone Mountain, which are not communal.

At Scattered Bone Mountain, we sell private scattering sections in 33.3 sq. m (approx. 3.3 sq ft) as spaces for perpetual memorial services for several years. There is no limit to the number of people allowed in this plot, so the entire family, including pets, can rest here. You can plant your favorite flowers and create a flowerbed, or scatter healing stones such as crystal gravel. While burial (in which the remains are buried underground) is not possible, you can bury grave goods in a special capsule.

In ancient tombs, grave goods worn by the deceased were buried along with the deceased's grave goods. However, with the recent trend toward cremation, only cremable items are placed in the coffin. However, with this private scattering plot plan, you can bury the deceased's most treasured mementos. You can also think of it as a time capsule for future generations. While monuments such as tombstones are not permitted, a gardening nameplate can be installed to mark the space as a private scattering space for the XX family.

Of course, just like a regular grave, you are free to visit the plot whenever you like. Religion and sects are not required. While the sale is treated as land use rights, payment is made in full upfront, eliminating any subsequent management fees. The contract will automatically expire after the expiration date, but you can renew it for additional periods. We hope you will consider it as a space for scattering ashes for perpetual memorial services that can be used for generations.

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"Forest scattering" is a natural burial where the remains are returned to nature. It is similar to "tree burial," which involves burial at the base of a tree, but is slightly different. While "tree burial" involves digging a hole in the ground and burying the remains in an urn, "forest scattering" involves grinding the remains into a fine powder beforehand and scattering them in the mountains. The remains are not buried underground, but rather scattered over the ground like the "Grandpa Who Made Flowers Bloom." In the wild, grass grows and bare ground is rarely found, so the white remains are not left in one place. The powdered remains gradually return to the soil as they are exposed to wind and rain. Furthermore, while in a typical "tree burial," the remains are exhumed and interred after a certain number of years, in the case of "forest scattering," the remains cannot be manually retrieved, so they rest there forever. Japan has a long tradition of "mountain worship," which views the entire mountain as a sacred object. ・・・

"Ocean scattering" is a funeral method that has become popular not only in Japan but around the world. Scattering ashes into rivers is not permitted in Japan, so this method seems to be gaining popularity. It is particularly popular as a way to say goodbye to a deceased loved one, and services such as chartering a motorboat or cruiser to scatter ashes offshore are popular. However, the drawbacks of this method include the fact that the ocean is easily affected by weather, which can suddenly result in a cancellation on the scheduled date, and the relatively high cost of chartering a boat. Our company, SANKOTSUYAMA, offers an "Ocean Scattering Plan," which uses our small boat, eliminating the additional cost of chartering a boat. All costs are included in the price. Furthermore, "ocean scattering" does not necessarily require the services of a specialized scattering company. Individuals are not prohibited from scattering powdered ashes into the sea. However, scattering ashes is prohibited near fishing ・・・