Disabled Art x Upcycled Candles / Ethical Products by a Funeral Company, Now Available on E-commerce Site!!
Tear Co., Ltd., a funeral service provider, has launched 'Re:rousoku,' a line of upcycled aroma candles made from leftover funeral candles, in collaboration with disabled artists (Art Brut). These ethical products are now available on their e-commerce site, with a portion of sales supporting the artists and the Ashinaga Ikueikai foundation for orphaned children.
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Tear Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / Representative Director and President: Norihisa Tomiyasu), which operates funeral businesses primarily in Nagoya City and across the Chubu, Kanto, Kansai, and Hokkaido regions, has begun selling its upcycled aroma candle "Re:rousoku," a collaboration with disabled art (Art Brut), on its e-commerce site.
(Image: Upcycled Aroma Candle 'Re:rousoku')
■ What is the Upcycled Candle "Re:rousoku"?
1. 100% Reuse of Leftover Candles from Funerals
Tear handles over 26,000 funerals annually. Leftover candles from wakes and funerals previously had to be discarded, but from the perspective of promoting sustainability, they are now collected, recycled, and commercialized as canned aroma candles. They can be used not only as an everyday aromatherapy for relaxation but also as emergency candles for disaster preparedness.
*26,470 cases (Tear Group results from October 2024 to September 2025, including FC stores)
2. Incorporating Unique Disabled Art into the Design
The lids of the cans feature Art Brut works characterized by vibrant colors. A portion of the sales is returned to the artists, supporting their creative activities.
3. Donation to "Ashinaga Ikueikai"
A portion of the sales from this product will be donated to the "Ashinaga Ikueikai," a general incorporated foundation that supports orphaned children. As a company involved in the funeral business, we will also contribute to supporting the upbringing of orphaned children.
■ About the Candles
**Large size (700 yen)**: Lavender scent, Artwork "Colorful Giraffe" / yuiko
**Small size (500 yen)**: Rose scent, Artwork "Botanical Hummingbird" / CHABI
■ About the Featured Artists
The artists featured this time are **yuiko** and **CHABI**, certified artists of Sketchgram Japan. They create unique and expressive works while living with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities due to childhood abuse.
◇Details about yuiko here
https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/story/entry/20251015000062/
◇Details about CHABI here
https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/story/entry/20251015000063/
■ Sales on E-commerce Site
Sales of the product began in October 2025, and it has been featured at events such as Koshōji Marche. To meet demand from distant customers, sales have now commenced on an e-commerce site.
Purchase site: https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/upcycledcandle/
■ Future Initiatives
Our company upholds the sustainability vision of "a society where all living beings can live happily, respecting each other."
Moving forward, we will strengthen the promotion of event sales and our e-commerce site, and also work to expand our product lineup with new Art Brut works, nurturing these products to reach a wider audience.
(Image: Upcycled Aroma Candle 'Re:rousoku')
■ What is the Upcycled Candle "Re:rousoku"?
1. 100% Reuse of Leftover Candles from Funerals
Tear handles over 26,000 funerals annually. Leftover candles from wakes and funerals previously had to be discarded, but from the perspective of promoting sustainability, they are now collected, recycled, and commercialized as canned aroma candles. They can be used not only as an everyday aromatherapy for relaxation but also as emergency candles for disaster preparedness.
*26,470 cases (Tear Group results from October 2024 to September 2025, including FC stores)
2. Incorporating Unique Disabled Art into the Design
The lids of the cans feature Art Brut works characterized by vibrant colors. A portion of the sales is returned to the artists, supporting their creative activities.
3. Donation to "Ashinaga Ikueikai"
A portion of the sales from this product will be donated to the "Ashinaga Ikueikai," a general incorporated foundation that supports orphaned children. As a company involved in the funeral business, we will also contribute to supporting the upbringing of orphaned children.
■ About the Candles
**Large size (700 yen)**: Lavender scent, Artwork "Colorful Giraffe" / yuiko
**Small size (500 yen)**: Rose scent, Artwork "Botanical Hummingbird" / CHABI
■ About the Featured Artists
The artists featured this time are **yuiko** and **CHABI**, certified artists of Sketchgram Japan. They create unique and expressive works while living with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities due to childhood abuse.
◇Details about yuiko here
https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/story/entry/20251015000062/
◇Details about CHABI here
https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/story/entry/20251015000063/
■ Sales on E-commerce Site
Sales of the product began in October 2025, and it has been featured at events such as Koshōji Marche. To meet demand from distant customers, sales have now commenced on an e-commerce site.
Purchase site: https://www.tear.co.jp/sustainability/upcycledcandle/
■ Future Initiatives
Our company upholds the sustainability vision of "a society where all living beings can live happily, respecting each other."
Moving forward, we will strengthen the promotion of event sales and our e-commerce site, and also work to expand our product lineup with new Art Brut works, nurturing these products to reach a wider audience.