[White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026] 65.1% Respond 'Do Not Want to Leave Grave Issues to Children' - Survey of 300 People Aged 50+ Nationwide

AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office (Representative: Masataka Ito, Hachioji City, Tokyo) has released the "White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026," compiled from the results of a survey on "family graves" conducted among 300 people nationwide aged 50 and over.

In recent years, with the advancement of declining birthrate, aging population, and nuclear families, the number of households struggling with questions such as "Who will take care of the family grave?" and "Should we close the grave?" is increasing. On the other hand, in many cases, grave-related matters are not sufficiently discussed within families, leading to the emergence of issues.

This survey investigated the attitudes of the parent generation towards graves, relationships with family members and temples, and anxieties about grave closure.

Survey Overview

Survey Name: White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026

Survey Sponsor: AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office

Survey Cooperation: Freeasy (Aibridge Inc.)

Survey Period: June 2026

Survey Target: 300 valid responses from men and women aged 50+ nationwide (218 of whom own graves)

Survey Method: Internet survey

The most frequent response was, "I don't know where to start."

This is thought to be due to not only the complexity of systems and procedures but also a lack of information, such as "I don't know who to consult."

65.1% Do Not Want to Leave Burden to Children

Approximately two-thirds responded, "I do not want to leave the burden of graves to my children."

This suggests that many people are torn between the desire to cherish the grave and the practical judgment that considers their children's living environments.

72.9% Feel It's Difficult to Consult with Temples

72.9% responded, "It is difficult to consult with temples."

Various psychological factors, such as anxiety about costs and relationships with temples, may be behind this.

72.5% of those with a spouse have not discussed it sufficiently with their partner

72.5% responded, "We have not discussed the family grave sufficiently as a couple."

Grave issues are deeply related to inheritance and caregiving, making it important to discuss them with family while one is still healthy.

Comment from Masataka Ito, Administrative Scrivener, AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office

As an administrative scrivener, when I receive consultations about end-of-life planning and grave closure, I often hear not so much "I don't know the procedures," but rather "I don't know where to start" and "I don't know who to consult."

Furthermore, there are many concerns that cannot be resolved by laws and procedures alone, such as relationships with temples and differences of opinion among relatives.

The results of this survey align with the issues I encounter daily in the field, revealing that many people think "I don't want to leave a burden to my children" but are unable to take concrete action.

Grave issues are not something to "think about after death," but rather discussing them with the person and their family while they are healthy, and consulting with specialists when necessary, leads to a reduction of future burdens.

AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office Administrative Scrivener Masataka Ito

Future Initiatives

AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office will continue to release the survey results from the "White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026" and work to visualize social issues through surveys and information dissemination on graves, end-of-life planning, and inheritance.

Additionally, as administrative scriveners, we provide one-stop support for various life concerns such as grave closure, relocation procedures, perpetual care, inheritance, wills, support for single individuals, personal guarantees, and post-mortem affairs.

We will continue to contribute to the creation of a society where people can live with peace of mind through collaboration with specialists, temples, and related businesses.

For detailed information on the "White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026," please contact us.

Detailed Survey Results (Graphs/Full Text)

[White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026] 65.1% Respond 'Do Not Want to Leave Grave Issues to Children' - Survey of 300 People Aged 50+ Nationwide | Administrative Scrivener | Grave Closure/Family Home Closure Consultation

About AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office

AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office is an administrative scrivener office specializing in grave closure, support for single individuals, temple support, personal guarantees, post-mortem affairs, inheritance, and more. We work to solve social issues through research, study, and information dissemination, aiming to create a society where people can live with peace of mind in collaboration with specialists and businesses.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office

Representative: Masataka Ito (Administrative Scrivener)

Head Office Location: 3F Halls Hachioji, 5-5 Higashi-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo

URL: https://shien-ito.com/

Business Activities: Grave closure, support for single individuals, temple support, personal guarantees, post-mortem affairs, inheritance, etc. TEL: 0120-564-257