Survey of Those Aged 60 and Above: Approximately 47% Prefer "Family Funerals." What are the Key Points to Confirm in Advance When Choosing a Funeral Venue?
NEXER Inc. and Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei announced a survey on "end-of-life planning and funeral pre-arrangements" targeting individuals aged 60 and above. Approximately 47% expressed a preference for family funerals, and key points to confirm when choosing a funeral venue were revealed.
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## To what extent have you thought about end-of-life planning and funeral pre-arrangements?
Perhaps you sometimes think about your own end.
However, it's often difficult to discuss it with family members.
There are many things to consider in advance, such as the funeral style, costs, and atmosphere of the venue.
Therefore, in collaboration with Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei, a residential-style family funeral service, we conducted a survey on "end-of-life planning and funeral pre-arrangements" targeting 300 men and women nationwide aged 60 and above.
**When quoting the contents of this press release, please follow these instructions:**
- State that the source is "a survey by NEXER Inc. and Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei."
- Provide a link to Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei (https://hanazono-tei.jp/).
- Provide a link to the relevant article (https://hanazono-tei.jp/information/60%E4%BB%A5%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%AB%E8%AA%BF%E6%9F%BB%E7%B4%8447%E3%81%8C%E5%AE%B6%E6%97%8F%E8%91%AC%E3%82%92%E5%B8%8C%E6%9C%9B%E8%91%AC/).
**Survey Overview of "End-of-Life Planning and Funeral Pre-arrangements"**
- **Survey Method**: Internet questionnaire
- **Survey Period**: March 12, 2026 – March 23, 2026
- **Target Respondents**: Men and women nationwide aged 60 and above
- **Valid Responses**: 300 samples
- **Questions**:
- Question 1: What kind of funeral do you wish for yourself?
- Question 2: Please tell us the reason.
- Question 3: Have you discussed your funeral with your family?
- Question 4: What did you discuss?
- Question 5: Please tell us the reason why you haven't discussed your funeral with your family.
Perhaps you sometimes think about your own end.
However, it's often difficult to discuss it with family members.
There are many things to consider in advance, such as the funeral style, costs, and atmosphere of the venue.
Therefore, in collaboration with Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei, a residential-style family funeral service, we conducted a survey on "end-of-life planning and funeral pre-arrangements" targeting 300 men and women nationwide aged 60 and above.
**When quoting the contents of this press release, please follow these instructions:**
- State that the source is "a survey by NEXER Inc. and Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei."
- Provide a link to Kabe Sosai Hanazono-tei (https://hanazono-tei.jp/).
- Provide a link to the relevant article (https://hanazono-tei.jp/information/60%E4%BB%A5%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%AB%E8%AA%BF%E6%9F%BB%E7%B4%8447%E3%81%8C%E5%AE%B6%E6%97%8F%E8%91%AC%E3%82%92%E5%B8%8C%E6%9C%9B%E8%91%AC/).
**Survey Overview of "End-of-Life Planning and Funeral Pre-arrangements"**
- **Survey Method**: Internet questionnaire
- **Survey Period**: March 12, 2026 – March 23, 2026
- **Target Respondents**: Men and women nationwide aged 60 and above
- **Valid Responses**: 300 samples
- **Questions**:
- Question 1: What kind of funeral do you wish for yourself?
- Question 2: Please tell us the reason.
- Question 3: Have you discussed your funeral with your family?
- Question 4: What did you discuss?
- Question 5: Please tell us the reason why you haven't discussed your funeral with your family.