At SANKOTSUYAMA, we advocate not keeping memorial tablets at home. Memorial tablets do not necessarily have to be kept at home. Traditionally, they are kept inside the Buddhist altar. The Buddhist altar is the home of the memorial tablet and serves as the temple's main hall. While an increasing number of families are opting not to keep a Buddhist altar at home, there has also been an increase in the number of families choosing not to keep memorial tablets. Grave closures are becoming more common nationwide, with many families dissolving their ties with a particular temple and relocating or removing their graves. While it is possible to pay a temple separation fee and have the memorial tablet taken away, many feel that taking the tablet while also dissolving ties with a specific temple would also dissolve the connection with the deceased's soul, and so the surviving family often chooses to keep the tablet. There is no right answer, and it depends on the family's perspective. In reality, some choose to keep the tablet at home, while others choose to cremate it along with the scattering of the ashes. However, with today's lifestyles, memorial tablets themselves are becoming less relevant, and many people are considering storing their memorial tablets elsewhere. This is where our memorial tablet storage service comes in. At SANKOTSUYAMA, we offer a service that allows you to store your precious memorial tablet and return it to your home only when necessary. Our facility in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, can also be used as a space for prayer. There is no need for soul removal or eye-closing ceremonies. You can return home temporarily when necessary, so there is no inconvenience. We will store your memorial tablet by mail or by pick-up. We will carefully store it for a certain period of time, but once we have confirmed your final decision within that period, we will either cremate it or return it to you. Please take advantage of SANKOTSUYAMA's memorial tablet storage service. The listed fee is for one year. |
