Approximately 20% of people 'had no idea' about funeral costs; about 88% say they would 'like to use' public funeral halls if they knew it could reduce expenses.

■ Survey on prior knowledge of funeral costs and interest in public funeral halls

Most people do not have many opportunities to be involved in a funeral during their lifetime.

Because of this, it is not uncommon for people to be confused when they suddenly find themselves in the position of a chief mourner, thinking, "I had absolutely no idea about the costs."

Furthermore, there are cases where people proceed with funeral arrangements without knowing about the existence of "public funeral halls" (municipal funeral facilities) operated by local governments.

Therefore, in collaboration with 'Jiyuni Kazokusou' (Free Family Funeral), we conducted a survey on "perceptions of funeral costs and awareness of public funeral halls" targeting 200 men and women nationwide who responded in a preliminary survey that they had "experience as a chief mourner or conducting a funeral."

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"Survey on Perceptions of Funeral Costs and Awareness of Public Funeral Halls" Overview

Survey Method: Internet survey

Survey Period: March 12 – March 19, 2026

Survey Subjects: Men and women nationwide who responded in a preliminary survey that they had "experience as a chief mourner or conducting a funeral"

Valid Responses: 200 samples

Questions:

Q1: To what extent were you aware of the costs involved in a funeral beforehand?

Q2: Please tell us the reason.

Q3: Were you aware of the existence of "public funeral halls (funeral halls operated by municipalities)"?

Q4: To what extent did you understand the differences between public and private funeral halls?

Q5: Please select all the differences you are aware of between public and private funeral halls. (Multiple answers allowed)

Q6: If you knew that using a public funeral hall could reduce costs, would you want to use one?

Q7: Please tell us the reason.

※ As a general rule, figures are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.

■ 49.0% responded that they "roughly understood" funeral costs

First, we asked to what extent they were aware of the costs involved in a funeral beforehand.