Saturday, April 26, 2008

Japanese Funeral

Last Saturday we drove over to Koga in Ibaragi prefecture to my husband's brother's wife's mother's funeral.  For the next few days I'll share some photos I took with their permission.  Above is what you see when you enter the funeral place.  This place is divided into many rooms and this is the chapel part.  A shinto or buddist (not sure which) temple is in the background with her photo.  Flowers from the family or friends with the board tag of who sent them.  The casket is in front with a white cover and an opening where you can look in at her face.
Below the famiy sit to one side.  The man standing was the funeral director who told everyone what to do.

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