With the natural burial scattering plan at SANKOTSUYAMA, we will pulverize the remains you entrust to us in advance. Pulverization is the process of crushing the remains into a fine powder. This service is included in all plans. It is included in COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN, INDIVISUAL OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN, and COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN, so there is no additional fee. When scattering ashes, there is a rule that they must be crushed into a small enough powder that they are not recognizable as remains. We use a machine to crush the ashes to less than 2 mm. A household food processor or blender will not produce a fine enough powder, so we use a specialized machine. We consider the pulverization process to be an important part of the funeral, and we perform the process carefully, praying for each deceased. Once pulverized, the remains cannot be restored to their original state. Furthermore, pulverized remains are no longer legally considered ashes. Since pulverization is the only way to scatter the ashes, this process is essential for scattering.
*Crushing the ashes is a necessary step for scattering the ashes. Regardless of the plan, the crushing process is performed individually for each deceased person. Due to the size of our dedicated crushing machine, each person's ashes are placed in the machine in several batches, so there is no risk of them being mixed with other ashes. Therefore, it is possible to transfer some of the ashes to a separate container for personal memorial services. If you require this type of "ashes division," please apply for the "Individual Scattering Agency Plan" or "COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN." "Ashes division" is not available with the "COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN." With the "INDIVISUAL OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN" and "COLLECTIVE OCEAN SCATTERING AGENCY PLAN," the ashes are crushed individually and then transported to the site for funeral services. If "ashes division" is required, please send us a container to enclose the ashes, and we will return some of the ashes to you. In this case, shipping will be cash on delivery, so you will be responsible for the shipping costs. Our motto is to provide attentive, personalized service, so please rest assured. |