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The average cost of closing a grave is generally estimated to be between 200,000 and 3,000,000 yen. The cost of closing a grave can be broadly divided into two components: the cost of removing the existing grave and the cost of purchasing a new grave.

First, the cost of removing the existing grave will likely total between 100,000 and 300,000 yen. First, you'll need to obtain a "reburial permit" from the city, town, or village where the remains are located, which will cost anywhere from free to around 500 yen. Once the permit is issued, you'll need to get a quote from a stonemason and request civil engineering work to remove the tombstone and clear the land. Costs vary depending on the region and the size of the grave, so the amount will vary depending on the work involved. You'll also need to pay an offering for the closing ceremony and a temple leaving fee to the temple you've been attending. The amount of the offering for sutra chanting varies depending on the temple, but it's generally around 30,000 to 50,000 yen. The temple separation fee is given to express gratitude for the support you have received from the temple, as you are leaving the temple. The standard is around 30,000 to 200,000 yen. However, temples vary in their policies, with some refusing to accept the fee and others charging a higher fee.

The "cost of purchasing a new grave" varies depending on the reburial method. The total cost can vary significantly, ranging from 100,000 to 3,000,000 yen. Reburial methods include standard graves, tree burials, and scattering of ashes, and the cost also varies depending on the method.

First, if you are moving to a standard grave, there are various types of standard cemeteries. There are public cemeteries, private cemeteries, and temple cemeteries, and the cost is roughly 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 yen. All standard cemeteries often require additional management fees.

For tree burials without a headstone, the average cost is around 100,000 to 1,000,000 yen, but the cost also varies depending on whether the grave is communal or individual. Additional management fees may be incurred.

Another option is scattering the ashes. In this case, the average cost drops significantly, to around 100,000 to 300,000 yen. There are three methods for scattering ashes: joint scattering agency, individual scattering agency, and scattering with a witness present, and the cost varies for each.

The least expensive way to close a grave is to choose scattering ashes. If you are looking for the lowest cost for closing a grave, it should be possible to do so with a total budget of 200,000 yen. ★If you choose to have the ashes scattered at a "SANKOTSUYAMA," there are no management fees to worry about. Perpetual memorial services can be held without any additional costs. Ultimately, you can close a grave at a low cost.

For inquiries or questions about natural burial scattering at Scattered Bone Mountain, please contact us by phone, email, or visit us for a free in-person consultation. We will provide detailed explanations about scattering ashes, which is still uncommon. We welcome any questions or concerns you may have until you are satisfied. Please feel free to discuss any details, such as closing the grave or making pre-planning reservations. If you feel you can avoid the hassle of visiting our office, please feel free to ask us questions via email. If you are in a hurry, please submit your scattering request directly. The data you submit through the application form will not be used for any other purpose, so please feel free to provide your information. Please note that submitting the application form is a provisional request; your formal request will be finalized once payment has been confirmed. We will also ask for the name of the deceased, so please submit your request using the dedicated scattering request email form.