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Small Funerals in a Big City

Small, personal funerals are becoming popular in Japan. At a one-stop funeral facility near Tokyo, a family arranges a simple ceremony in accordance with a deceased relative's wish to spare the family from organizing a large funeral. Another family spends their last night with the deceased in a private room and fondly recalls their happy memories from years gone by. Before cremation, relatives repeatedly come and see their loved one's body as they gradually accept the reality. For 3 days, we spoke to people spending their final moments with someone dear who had passed away.

English
  • Originally Aired October 10, 2017
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created October 10, 2017 by
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  • Modified January 16, 2022 by
    lord_nicronl49