Newest Indoor Ossuary Opens in Sendai City Center! "Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Ossuary"
A new type of indoor ossuary, "Mori no O-mairi Terrace," has opened in the heart of Sendai.
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Matsushima Memory Land Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Representative Director: Shuichi Yagi), which operates a tombstone retail business, opened the indoor ossuary "Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Ossuary" (Management Entity: Religious Corporation Jonenji) on Saturday, March 14th.
Located in the central part of Sendai City (Higashi-bancho, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai City), within walking distance of the Sendai City Subway "Goseki" Station, it is a rare indoor burial site in Sendai City, meeting the needs for accessibility and a comfortable visiting environment for grave visits. Six visiting spaces with a concept of flowers, plants, and trees are prepared to welcome visitors.
A courtyard called "Moriniwa" is established between the ossuary and the visiting rooms, designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia at the line of sight.
Details can be viewed on the official website (https://omairi-sendai.jp/).
Background and Purpose of Opening
In response to changes in Japanese family structures, Matsushima Memory Land Co., Ltd. has developed this indoor ossuary to enhance the quality of visiting spaces for families and the environment for storing cremated remains, as an alternative to traditional gravestones. This proposal offers a new style of memorial service, providing a space that fulfills the unchanging feelings for the deceased even as times change.
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What is "Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Ossuary"?
"Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Ossuary" is a newly opened indoor ossuary located in the central part of Sendai City, offering a modern and comfortable space for memorial services and the interment of cremated remains.
Where is the facility located?
It is located in Higashi-bancho, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai City, within walking distance of the Sendai City Subway "Goseki" Station.
What are the key features of this indoor ossuary?
The facility features a unique concept inspired by nature, with six visiting spaces designed around flowers, plants, and trees. It includes private visiting rooms and a courtyard ('Moriniwa') to create a serene and nostalgic atmosphere.
Who is behind the development of this facility?
The facility was developed by Matsushima Memory Land Co., Ltd., a company specializing in tombstone retail, in collaboration with the Religious Corporation Jonenji, which serves as the management entity.
What is the purpose of opening this new type of ossuary?
The facility aims to provide an alternative to traditional gravestones, catering to the changing needs of modern families by offering a high-quality visiting space and interment environment, and proposing a new style of memorial service.