Funerals
Learn about Japanese funeral practices, rituals, and etiquette to understand this important cultural aspect.
Embalming and Repatriation During the Pandemic in Japan
This article is contributed by Robert Hoey - Funeral Support Services Co. Ltd. Embalming is the specialized procedure of disinfecting, preserving and restoring the dead human body to a more natural an…
Funerals for the Expat Community in Japan
This article is contributed by Robert Hoey - Funeral Support Services Co. Ltd. My company specializes in embalming for local funeral homes and repatriations for foreigners who die in Japan; however, t…
Japanese Funeral Etiquette: Some Helpful Guidelines
This page contains affiliate links. Funerals are always a difficult time. Unfortunately, such occurrences are an inevitable part of life in Japan just like everywhere else. Nearly all Japanese funeral…
What to Expect When Attending a Japanese Funeral
This page contains affiliate links. Funerals are a difficult experience for many, but are often considered a necessary part of grieving. This has led to funerals being quite a ritualistic process in m…
