The "Act on Cemeteries, Burials, etc." (commonly known as the "Grave and Burial Act"), enacted in 1948, governs the disposal of remains and corpses at cemeteries and crematoriums. It is sometimes abbreviated as the "Grave and Burial Act" or "Burial Act." This law regulates the cremation and burial of human corpses and cemeteries, but does not cover matters related to the incineration ・・・

Bone pulverization is the act of turning cremated remains (cremated ashes) into powder. The Criminal Code provides a crime for the handling of a corpse, known as "desecration of a corpse," raising the question of whether bone pulverization falls under this crime. Because bone pulverization involves turning cremated remains into powder, it technically falls under the category of "desecration r・・・

According to the Ministry of Justice, scattering ashes is not illegal. In 1991, the Ministry of Justice's Criminal Affairs Bureau reportedly stated that "it is not illegal if carried out modestly as a funeral ritual." In other words, scattering ashes "if carried out modestly as a funeral ritual" is not a crime. Scattering ashes "moderately" can be interpreted as meaning that scattering cremated remains ・・・

There is no place in Japan that is not owned by anyone. Land is owned by individuals, corporations, organizations, the state, and municipalities. Scattering ashes on someone else's land without the owner's permission is not permitted. If you wish to scatter ashes in that location, you must obtain permission from the owner. Using land without permission may constitute the crime of "real estate theft" ・・・

The sea has no owner. The Supreme Court's rulings clearly state that "the sea belongs to no one." The Tahara Bay Tidal Flats Litigation ruling stated, "The sea is a public property that has been available for common use by the general public in its natural state since ancient times. It is subject to the direct public law control and management of the state and is not subject to exclusive control by ・・・

Land in Japan's coastal areas, including beaches and other coastlines, is divided into three categories: privately owned land, national property under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and property owned by local governments. While the majority of coastlines are public property owned by the national ・・・

If you own a mountain, it is legal to scatter ashes there. Since scattering pulverized bones is not considered a burial, there are no issues under the Civil Code or the Cemetery and Burial Act. If you have no successors or a grave, it may be cheaper to own a mountain than to purchase a grave.The Cemetery and Burial Act stipulates that "burial of remains must be carried out in a designated location,,・・・

[Is scattering ashes against the law?] Regarding scattering cremated remains (ashes) in the sea or mountains, the government has stated that "there is no provision in the Cemetery and Burial Law prohibiting this. We must carefully monitor public awareness and trends in religious sentiment regarding this issue." [Are there any permit or notification requirements for scattering ashes?] Since scattering ashes is not stipulated in the Cemetery and Burial Law, there are no legal procedures. ・・・

With the increasing number of people closing graves, removing remains from a cemetery and moving them to another cemetery or ossuary requires a "burial permit" or "reburial permit." However, for remains that have been interred in a grave for a long time, a "burial permit" is often not kept. In such cases, a "renovation permit" must be issued by the city, town, or village office where ・・・

Ownership of the remains belongs to the person who should preside over the funeral rites (the funeral director) (Supreme Court ruling of July 18, 1989). Therefore, it is generally believed that the funeral director designated in a will or other document acquires ownership of the remains. Sometimes, the deceased's parents and spouse (husband or wife) both want to claim the remains,  ・・・

Some people may renounce their inheritance due to debts or issues such as inheritance tax. However, renouncing an inheritance does not waive the rights of the successor to the deceased's religious rites. Legally, inheritance of an estate and succession of the deceased's religious rites are treated as separate matters. Similarly, memorial tablets, Buddhist altars, and graves cannot be renounced. ・・・

When a recipient of public assistance passes away, the local government such as the city, ward, town or village will pay the funeral home for the cost of cremation. The surviving family does not have to pay for the coffin, cremation fees, transportation fees or any other costs. There is no cost to the surviving family. When a person receiving public assistance passes away, they will need to return・・・

For those with surviving family members or relatives, the general procedure is to collect the deceased's remains in a prepared urn after the funeral and cremation, and then enshrine them at home or elsewhere until interment. However, for those without family members or relatives to hold a funeral, or those on welfare with no other relatives, the process is slightly different. If there are・・・

To donate organs, you must register as a donor in advance. You will not be required to pay any fees, and you will not receive any compensation for the organs. Since organ donation is a voluntary act, no funeral expenses or compensation will be paid. Since tissues such as bones and muscles remain, there will be no significant changes in appearance. After the necessary organs are removed ・・・

Amidst the growing concern about the shortage of graves, there is a way to contribute to the global environment without cremation, which harms the environment, burial, which leaves the body to decay in the ground, or the need for a grave, which requires land. That way, we can become mummified. Mummifying someone and leaving them behind as a mummified object might ・・・

Remains can be dissolved with concentrated nitric acid or concentrated hydrochloric acid. Concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid are classified as "deleterious substances" rather than "specified poisons," so they are possible to obtain. Pursuant to Article 15 of the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Act, those under the age of 18 cannot purchase these ・・・

Article 190 of the Penal Code stipulates the crime of damaging a corpse. "Any person who damages, abandons, or takes possession of a corpse, remains, hair, or items placed in a coffin shall be punished by imprisonment with work for not more than three years." Legally, once a person dies, their body becomes a mere object. Therefore, damaging a corpse or remains is considered property, ・・・

For those living alone, it's natural to worry, "If I die, who will handle my funeral?" and "What will happen to my remains?" Since these are posthumous events, they're beyond one's control. It can be daunting to suddenly ask distant relatives, with whom you don't even have regular contact, to do something like this. In such cases, we recommend "pre-booking a scattering of ashes mountain." ・・・