This article explains how to transport a family member's body to the crematorium yourself, without using a funeral home. There's no need to pay expensive funeral homes. It's all do-it-yourself. The deceased would never want their family to be forced into unnecessary expenses. You can transport the body from the hospital yourself. You can then transport the body to the crematorium yourself. ・・・

When a person dies in a hospital or facility, the body must be removed within a few hours to a maximum of one day. Generally, a funeral home or transport company must be immediately arranged to transport the body to the home or mortuary. Transporting a body does not require a dedicated trolley or hearse; there is no problem with transporting it in a private vehicle. Of course, ・・・

At home, lay the body on a futon. In the summer, keeping the room cool is crucial. Having ice packs or dry ice can help slow decomposition. In the winter, it's important to keep the heating as low as possible to prevent the body from getting too warm. Even in winter, having ice packs or dry ice can help slow decomposition. A plastic sheet may be placed between the futon and the alcove. ・・・

Reservations are required at crematoriums. Generally, you should make a reservation with the local government where you are registered as a resident. By law, cremation cannot take place within 24 hours of death. This is thought to be to prevent evidence from being destroyed in cases of murder. Call the crematorium to confirm the following: 1. What day and time should I arrive? ・・・

Even while the body is lying in state at home, there is a chance that someone may unexpectedly visit. They may rush over, wanting to see the deceased one last time. It is also necessary to tidy up the entrance and the rest of the house a little. A mess so cluttered that there is no room to step leaves a good impression. Even while the body is being laid to rest, it is customary ・・・

Coffining refers to the process of placing the body in a coffin. In Buddhist ceremonies, this is performed before the wake, but in many cases the body is transported home and immediately placed in the coffin. While professional undertakers and funeral homes are increasingly being hired to perform this task these days, it was originally something that relatives and others did themselves. This is ・・・

The "Death Certificate" you receive from the hospital is the "Death Notification" to be submitted to the local government office. You may need it for future procedures, so it's convenient to make several copies. After filling out the necessary information on the "Death Notification," submit it to the local government office. You will also need a seal, so don't forget to bring it with you. ・・・

To transport the coffin to the crematorium, first arrange for a rental car. Coffins are approximately 180 cm in size, so they cannot be transported in a regular car. A fully flatbed wagon-type vehicle is required. A light truck or cargo vehicle with a loading bed is also acceptable. Depending on the rental company, check to see if there is any clause in the contract prohibiting the transportation of bodies.・・・

Guided by crematorium staff, you will say your final goodbyes to the deceased in front of the crematorium furnace before the coffin is carried out. Photography is generally prohibited at crematoriums. One reason is to protect the privacy of other family members, and the other is out of consideration for the crematorium staff. Cremation takes about 1-2 hours, so during that time you will ・・・

Once the remains have been prepared at the crematorium, you're free to do whatever you want with them. You can take them home and keep them there until you're satisfied, or you can scatter them instead. The timing of burial varies. Some people bury the ashes on the same day as the cremation, while others choose to keep them at home for a while. If there is already a grave, the ashes ・・・

1. Obtaining a Death Certificate or Autopsy Report
If the death occurred in a hospital, the doctor in charge will issue a Death Certificate. If the death occurred outside a hospital, such as at home, the police station will issue a Post-mortem Report. These documents are a third-party verification of the death, ・・・

In addition to clearing away the trash left behind by the deceased, you will also need to organize the things the deceased used and proceed with the necessary procedures. As mentioned above, social insurance and national pension benefits are important, but other important matters include canceling credit cards, canceling mobile phone contracts, changing the billing address for utilities ・・・

You should also sort through the deceased's treasured belongings. While there are no specific rules, this is often done around the 49th day after death. You may need to vacate a rental property or sell real estate at this time, so there's a lot to do. While there are many estate sorting services available, we recommend sorting through your belongings yourself. By reminiscing about ・・・

By converting social media accounts like Facebook and Instagram into memorial accounts, connections can share and use them as a place to remember the deceased. While new posts will no longer be possible, previously posted photos and text will remain. Since you won't be able to log in at all after that, there's no need to worry about your account being hijacked. In this case, you'll need・・・

When scattering the ashes of a deceased person, the most important consideration is undoubtedly the "pulverization" process. Many people are reluctant to crush the remains, which still have some structure, into small pieces. Therefore, you can entrust just the "pulverization" process to a professional. You can easily find bone-pulverization services on shopping sites like Amazon and Rakuten. ・・・

No qualifications, permits, or licenses are required for bone pulverization. Pulverizing the bones yourself is a form of mourning. In any case, the remains must be pulverized into small pieces. Leaving the remains in their original form violates the Cemetery and Burial Law. They must be crushed into small pieces before scattering. Many bone crushing and scattering companies recommend・・・

Scattering the ashes yourself allows you to offer a heartfelt condolence for the deceased. It also eliminates the need for a funeral. Even if you go to the trouble of finding a costly funeral, most attendees are there out of courtesy. Unless the bereaved family is nearby, they're usually talking about something else. They might even joke around and laugh. Is it really necessary to go to ・・・

No qualifications are required for scattering ashes. Scattering ashes is not illegal, so it can generally be done anywhere. If the remains are crushed into small pieces, they are no longer considered ashes under the law and are therefore not subject to the Cemetery and Burial Act. However, scattering ashes is prohibited near beaches, fishing grounds, and aquaculture farms. It is also ・・・

It is illegal to bury remains in the ground while retaining their shape, but even if the bones are not crushed into small pieces, burying them in the ground is also illegal. Legally, scattering ashes refers to scattering ashes above ground. Covering them with soil after scattering them is also illegal, as this would be the same as burying them underground. Therefore, it's best to cover ・・・

If it's your own land, you don't need to get permission from anyone. It's not illegal to scatter ashes on your property. If you own a detached house with a garden, you may scatter ashes there. There are a few things to keep in mind when scattering ashes, so please be sure to follow these precautions. Burial of ashes is regulated by the "Cemetery, Burial, etc. Act." It clearly states that ・・・

If you scatter the ashes yourself on the shore, there's no cost involved. Sandy or rocky areas are fine. Just avoid swimming beaches, fishing grounds, and fish farms. Ocean scattering requires chartering a boat through a scattering service and heading out to sea, which can be costly. However, if you do both the pulverization and scattering yourself, these costs are completely ・・・

The term "levee" can refer to both "tide embankments" and "breakwaters." A "tide embankment" is a levee located on land that prevents the intrusion of storm surges, high waves, and tsunamis, while a "breakwater" is located in the ocean and prevents waves from the open ocean (wind waves and tsunamis) from causing waves inside a harbor. Many "levees" are national property, managed ・・・

Another option is to go a little further offshore in a rowboat and scatter the ashes. If you bring a kayak or small recreational boat and head out to sea, you can scatter the ashes in complete privacy. Boats come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some are inflatable, meaning they can be inflated with air each time. Boats without engines do not require a boating license, so anyone can ・・・

Scattering ashes on a mountain requires permission from the owner, but if you purchase the land yourself, you don't need anyone else's permission. Recently, more and more people are purchasing mountains. Around 2023, many people looking to acquire private campgrounds flocked to purchase mountains. Even so, mountains can be acquired inexpensively. It's legal to scatter ashes on a mountain・・・

It is clearly illegal to scatter ashes in someone else's fields without permission. As farmers, those who own fields likely understand that scattering ashes in fields is prohibited. While scattering ashes in fields is apparently common in rural Thailand, scattering human bones is prohibited in Japan. However, scattering cow, pig, and chicken bones in fields is not a problem. Animal bones ・・・

You can also acquire a family grave space for scattering ashes. If you plan to scatter ashes yourself in the future, acquiring a space specifically for scattering ashes may be a good idea. You can visit the space whenever you like, and it can be used just like an existing family grave. This is also good news for those who currently do not have a grave or are worried about the high cost of purchasing one. ・・・