Do you know the fate of your precious remains? In fact, "ending your grave" is the key.

Do you know the fate of your remains in your grave?

"I don't want to burden my children," or "It's too far away to visit."

More and more people are unable to pass on their graves to the next generation with peace of mind due to such worries.

This brings the problem of "remains of ancestors whose descendants have died out and can no longer be managed."

There are two main future options:

1 Neglect (leading to a nameless grave and a negative legacy)

A grave with no one to manage it becomes a "nameless grave," which is not only disrespectful to ancestors but also leaves a significant burden on the next generation and cemetery administrators in an undesirable way.

Neglected nameless graves fall into disrepair. Over time, not only will ancestors continue to rest in a neglected cemetery without proper rites, but the neglected graves will also cause trouble for the owners of adjacent graves and cemetery administrators.

While cemetery administrators can return a nameless grave to a cleared site and transfer the remains to perpetual care, they must undertake complex procedures in accordance with the law, such as erecting a public notice for a specified period and publishing an announcement in the official gazette. They also bear all costs for the demolition, removal, and disposal of the grave.

This means that the burden that should be borne by the grave owner is instead placed on the temple priest or cemetery manager.

2 Act responsibly (move to perpetual care)

By facing the issue now and organizing your grave to move to "perpetual care," you can create a secure environment for the future.

The solution to this problem is "ending your grave" (haka-ji-mai), which has been rapidly increasing in recent years.

By making the right choice for you now, you can turn your worries about your grave into certain peace of mind.

To avoid burdening the next generation or cemetery administrators, the grave is dismantled and the site is returned to the temple or cemetery before it becomes unmanageable. The remains interred in the grave are then placed in a perpetual care grave, where they will be continuously cared for on behalf of the family, ensuring that the rites for ancestors continue even if the lineage dies out.

In this way, the destination of the remains is generally to be transferred to a perpetual care grave and cared for.

Therefore, "ending your grave" is an unavoidable act at some point.

"Mori no O-mairi Terrace" is strengthening its specialized consultations for "ending your grave" and "grave succession."

Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Nokonodo Exterior Image Mori no O-mairi Terrace Prayer Room

"Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Nokonodo" (operated by Religious Corporation Jonenji, sold and managed by Matsushima Memory Land Co., Ltd.), an indoor ossuary located in the heart of Sendai City, is seeing an increase in people using it as a new place of interment after "ending their graves." To meet this demand, we are strengthening our specialized consultations and support services for "grave succession" concerns.

We are accepting consultations and support for grave ending services nationwide, with individual consultations provided by "Grave Directors."

One-stop solution for grave ending nationwide

Investigating and proceeding with grave ending on your own requires immense effort and time, including coordinating with temples, handling administrative procedures with local governments, and arranging for the demolition and removal of gravestones.

"Matsushima Memory Land Co., Ltd.," which operates this ossuary, is part of the Landwork Group, which has gravestone stores nationwide.

As professionals in gravestones, we can handle the demolition and removal of gravestones nationwide in-house. We offer a one-stop service from the disposal of old graves to the transfer of remains to a new interment site, providing seamless and reliable support without burdening our customers.

The estimated cost for demolition is 195,800 yen (tax included) or more for areas under 1m2 (※1).

We offer free estimates, so you can proceed with ending your grave with peace of mind, knowing the total cost.

As one of the largest gravestone store groups in Japan, we handle grave ending consultations nationwide.

※1. Additional costs may apply depending on the difficulty of equipment transport, the shape and structure of the gravestone, and the amount of stone. We will provide an estimate after an on-site inspection.

※. We cannot undertake demolition work if the cemetery administrator designates a specific contractor. Please understand this in advance.

Receive a "Grave Ending Guidebook" & "Grave Director" will guide you on the optimal procedure

Our facility has "Grave Directors" on staff who are qualified professionals to consult with you about ending your grave.

A Grave Director is a "grave professional" with extensive specialized knowledge of grave history, culture, types of stone, and laws related to cemeteries and burials, who advises customers on the optimal form of memorial service and grave selection.

We will carefully listen to each customer's situation, concerns, and family's wishes, and provide guidance on the best way to end their grave from an objective perspective.

[Visit Bonus]

Currently, we are offering a

"Grave Ending Guidebook" to all visitors!

We welcome those who wish to proceed with grave ending after retirement or those who simply want to gather information. Please feel free to consult with our experts.

3 Reasons to Choose "Mori no O-mairi Terrace"

This is a new type of indoor ossuary with a sophisticated interior space filled with light and abundant natural materials. The scent of plants and flowers from the central garden (Mori Niwa) fills the air. Located in the easily accessible heart of Sendai City (within walking distance of Goseki Station, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai City), we promise the following "3 assurances."

No successor needed

There is no need to erect a gravestone, so you won't leave worries about ending the grave to the next generation. There are no future maintenance hassles.

Comfortable visits anytime, regardless of weather

With a prayer room that opens onto a refreshing terrace space connected to the central garden, and a spacious waiting area, you can visit comfortably year-round, regardless of the season or weather.

Individual prayer rooms and waiting areas

Open communal prayer room connected to the central garden (Mori Niwa) Comfortable visiting time unaffected by weather

Perpetual care by a historic temple

After the usage period ends, Religious Corporation Jonenji will provide perpetual and thorough memorial services and management at the perpetual care tower on the premises on behalf of our customers. Even as times change, the feelings of remembrance for the deceased remain the same.

Please experience this new form of memorial service that will accompany your family into the future at our facility.

Please feel free to make a reservation for a viewing or consultation about ending your grave.

Inquiries and Details

Details can be found on our official website.

Mori no O-mairi Terrace Sendai Goseki Jonenji Nokonodo

Address: 197-1 Higashi-Hachibancho, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 984-0072

Access: Within walking distance of Sendai City Subway "Goseki" Station

TEL: 0120-01-8145

(Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM / Closed every Wednesday)

Website: https://omairi-sendai.jp/

(Landwork Co., Ltd.)