Stay-Type Funeral Hall 'Guest House Gyokusenin Higashi-Ota Hall' Opens April 11, 2026: Offering a Peaceful Final Night with the Deceased as Funerals Become Simpler
Sunselmo Co., Ltd. will open a new stay-type funeral hall, 'Guest House Gyokusenin Higashi-Ota Hall,' in Kisarazu City, Chiba on April 11, 2026. The facility focuses on 'grief care,' allowing bereaved families to spend a final night with the deceased.
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Sunselmo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Sunselmo"), which operates a ceremonial occasion business, will open a stay-type funeral hall, "Guest House Gyokusenin Higashi-Ota Hall," in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements will be accepted starting Friday, May 1.
In recent years, funerals have become shorter and simpler due to the spread of one-day funerals and family funerals. While economic and time burdens can be reduced, changes have also occurred in the "final moments spent facing the deceased," a role traditionally fulfilled by funerals.
Focusing on the "value of parting time" that is often overlooked amidst these changes, this facility offers a stay-type funeral style where bereaved families can spend a night in the same space as the deceased. Based on the concept of grief care valued by Sunselmo, it provides a new form of mourning that leads to mental organization through time spent with the deceased.
To commemorate the grand opening, an "Open Fair" will be held for a total of 9 days starting April 11 (Saturday), featuring food trucks and singing shows. This facility will be the first store of a new concept funeral hall bearing the name "Guest House," with plans to expand to Hiroshima Prefecture in October 2026.
■ Three Features of the Stay-Type Funeral Hall "Guest House Gyokusenin Higashi-Ota Hall"
1. "Stay-Type Facility" to spend final moments together with the deceased
Adopts a stay-type facility where bereaved families and attendees from afar can spend a night in the same space as the deceased. Without being pressed for time, you can slowly spend your final moments together with the deceased.
2. "Grief Care" that supports mental organization
Based on the "grief care" philosophy valued by Sunselmo, the funeral is provided not merely as a ritual, but as a time to organize one's heart through time spent with the deceased. It alleviates feelings of loss and supports the time for bereaved families to take their next step.
3. "End-of-Life Planning Facility" open to the community
Functions as a place where local residents can easily drop by, providing not only funerals but also end-of-life planning seminars, consultation opportunities, and events. Aims to be a guest house-type end-of-life planning facility that responds to diversifying funerals.
■ Sunselmo's Philosophy on Valuing "Grief Care"
In recent years, funerals have diversified, expanding options according to individual values and lifestyles.
A funeral is a ritual to send off the deceased, and at the same time, it is an important time for the bereaved family left behind to face their sorrow and organize their hearts. Against this background, the importance of "grief care (care for the hearts of the bereaved family)" is drawing attention once again.
At Sunselmo, we believe that the very time spent facing the deceased and spending time with those who have a connection becomes a process to alleviate feelings of loss and take the next step. Rather than forcing the organization of sadness, we value supporting a time where one can spend peacefully, staying close to the feelings of each bereaved family member.
Open Fair Event Overview
Dates: April 11 (Sat) - 15 (Sun), 2026
April 23 (Thu) - 26 (Sun)
In recent years, funerals have become shorter and simpler due to the spread of one-day funerals and family funerals. While economic and time burdens can be reduced, changes have also occurred in the "final moments spent facing the deceased," a role traditionally fulfilled by funerals.
Focusing on the "value of parting time" that is often overlooked amidst these changes, this facility offers a stay-type funeral style where bereaved families can spend a night in the same space as the deceased. Based on the concept of grief care valued by Sunselmo, it provides a new form of mourning that leads to mental organization through time spent with the deceased.
To commemorate the grand opening, an "Open Fair" will be held for a total of 9 days starting April 11 (Saturday), featuring food trucks and singing shows. This facility will be the first store of a new concept funeral hall bearing the name "Guest House," with plans to expand to Hiroshima Prefecture in October 2026.
■ Three Features of the Stay-Type Funeral Hall "Guest House Gyokusenin Higashi-Ota Hall"
1. "Stay-Type Facility" to spend final moments together with the deceased
Adopts a stay-type facility where bereaved families and attendees from afar can spend a night in the same space as the deceased. Without being pressed for time, you can slowly spend your final moments together with the deceased.
2. "Grief Care" that supports mental organization
Based on the "grief care" philosophy valued by Sunselmo, the funeral is provided not merely as a ritual, but as a time to organize one's heart through time spent with the deceased. It alleviates feelings of loss and supports the time for bereaved families to take their next step.
3. "End-of-Life Planning Facility" open to the community
Functions as a place where local residents can easily drop by, providing not only funerals but also end-of-life planning seminars, consultation opportunities, and events. Aims to be a guest house-type end-of-life planning facility that responds to diversifying funerals.
■ Sunselmo's Philosophy on Valuing "Grief Care"
In recent years, funerals have diversified, expanding options according to individual values and lifestyles.
A funeral is a ritual to send off the deceased, and at the same time, it is an important time for the bereaved family left behind to face their sorrow and organize their hearts. Against this background, the importance of "grief care (care for the hearts of the bereaved family)" is drawing attention once again.
At Sunselmo, we believe that the very time spent facing the deceased and spending time with those who have a connection becomes a process to alleviate feelings of loss and take the next step. Rather than forcing the organization of sadness, we value supporting a time where one can spend peacefully, staying close to the feelings of each bereaved family member.
Open Fair Event Overview
Dates: April 11 (Sat) - 15 (Sun), 2026
April 23 (Thu) - 26 (Sun)