"I want to return to my home for my final moments": Funeral home "Okurukatachi" specializing in home funerals, run by monks, launches in full scale

Displayed at the "Home Funeral Gallery" in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, is an example of an altar setup designed for an actual home funeral. We set up the space to suit your home, helping you conduct a send-off that is truly representative of the deceased and the family.

Okurukatachi Co., Ltd. (based in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City, led by Representative Director Keita Endo), a funeral service provider specializing in home funerals founded by like-minded monks, has officially launched its services throughout Fukuoka Prefecture, leveraging the unique perspective of monks.

In recent years, as funerals have become smaller and family structures have changed, there is an increasing demand for funeral services that are more closely aligned with the family's wishes. Additionally, the importance of having a consultative environment beforehand has risen due to concerns regarding costs and preparations.

Our representative has been involved in numerous funerals as a monk and mortician. Many of our staff members are also active as monks. Utilizing this experience, we provide services specialized in home funerals, allowing for a send-off in the familiar setting of one's home that reflects the personality of the deceased and the family.

From the moment of passing to support for various funeral procedures, body preservation leveraging mortician experience, conducting of rituals by monks, and consultation on post-funeral Buddhist services, altars, and administrative tasks, we provide comprehensive and compassionate support.

"Why did monks gather to focus on 'home funerals'?"

Representative Endo, while working in numerous funeral settings as a monk and mortician, realized that many individuals expressed a wish during their lifetime to "return home for their final moments." He began to wonder if there was a way to honor that wish.

Monks who sympathized with this thought gathered to establish "Okurukatachi," a funeral home specializing in home funerals, with the goal of helping families send off their loved ones in their familiar homes while reducing their burden.

Since many of our staff members are active monks, we support families from both a religious and operational perspective, striving to realize funerals that honor the essence of memorial services.

"Three reassuring features of Okurukatachi"

- Feature 1: Comprehensive support by monks
We provide consistent support from the initial notification after passing through funeral progression and after-care.

- Feature 2: Transparent pricing system
Our plans include sutra reading, Buddhist naming fees, ritual bathing, final makeup, and other necessary items, adopting a pricing structure that minimizes unexpected extra costs. Please note that upgrading altar flowers, urns, catering, or gifts may incur additional costs based on your preferences.

- Feature 3: Environment creation specialized for home funerals
We prepare an environment where you can conduct the send-off with peace of mind at home, including furniture arrangement, space setup, and consideration for neighbors.

"Regular holding of home funeral experience events"

Resolving concerns like "Can I really hold a home funeral?"

On Sunday, May 24th, we held a home funeral experience event where participants got a glimpse of home funerals through sutra reading by monks. We will continue to hold events, including demonstrations of ritual bathing, so you can learn more concretely about Okurukatachi's home funeral services.