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What is shukatsu? What do you prepare from?

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The other day, an elderly couple came to us for consultation, saying, "We want to build a grave for our family after we pass away." There are many customers who build their own graves as a way to end their lives. Let me talk about the end of life today.

What is shukatsu?

Shukatsu is an abbreviation for “activities for the end of life”. We will summarize your life and make various preparations to meet the end of your life. The specific content varies depending on the person, but it is common to write about property inheritance, arrangement of belongings, and your own outlook on life and half of your life.

Why should I end my life?

There are two main benefits of retirement.

First, it can reduce the burden and troubles of the bereaved family left behind.

Preparations for nursing care, insurance, graves after death, funerals, funerals, etc. will proceed smoothly if you become bedridden. In addition, it will be an opportunity to eliminate troubles between bereaved families such as inheritance.

The second is a good opportunity to look at your own life.

Shukatsu is not only about preparing for death, but it is also an opportunity to look back on your life so far, organize your feelings, and think about your future life. For example, more than half of the respondents answered “travel” as an unfinished business. Take the opportunity to travel abroad! How do you like it?

when do you start?

Regardless of your age, you can start your Shukatsu at any time that comes to your mind. Many people start when they reach retirement age or when their environment or physical condition changes. On the other hand, being in your 20s is never too early. I don't want to think about it, but an accident could happen. Shukatsu is a lot of time-consuming procedures, so it may be best to start at a young age when you have the energy and physical strength.

What do you do with your end of life?

Now, let's take a closer look at how to proceed with the end of life.

〇 Arrangement during life

Tidying up while you are alive means sorting out your personal belongings and assets at that point in your life. Dispose of unnecessary items for the purpose of reducing things. Create an inventory and keep your valuables in one place.

〇 Create a will

It is a legal document that conveys the final intention of how you want your assets to be inherited. By clearly stating your intentions in a will, you can prevent inheritance problems from occurring.

In order to create a notarized will, in order to prove the identity of the testator, prepare a registered seal and seal certificate, and go to the notary public office with two or more witnesses. Then, tell the notary public the contents of the will and have them draw up a will. When the testator dies, go to the nearest notary public office, check the contents of the will, and carry out inheritance procedures.

〇 Grave preparation

Make it clear what type of burial you would like, if there is a grave you purchased while you were alive, where it is, and who you would like to ask to manage the burial and grave. Also, when building a grave, it is important to make sure that it is in a location that is easy to visit and that the maintenance costs are not high.

〇Funeral preparations

In order to prevent the person who will be the chief mourner from being in trouble later, prepare yourself.

First, create a guest list.

Second, decide on your religion and denomination.

If it has been decided for generations, I will check it. This is because funerals are held in different places, such as temples and churches, depending on the religion and denomination. If you wish to have a non-religious funeral, you will need to leave the parish house or make a separate grave from your ancestors.

Third, we will cover funeral expenses. Once you have decided on the attendees, their religion, and their denomination, you will know the approximate cost. Once you have decided on a wedding venue, you can request an estimate.

Fourth, choose a photo of the deceased. By selecting a candidate, the bereaved family can save the trouble of selecting the portrait of the deceased. The “good photo” that you think of yourself and the “good photo” that your family thinks of may be different, so choose more than one.

〇 Create an ending note

An ending notebook is a notebook for writing down various information about yourself in preparation for the time of your death. Write down your information and your wishes after you die so that the bereaved family will not be troubled. Also, if you write down your feelings of gratitude and affection for someone important to you, it will be a treasured book for those left behind.

The main purpose of shukatsu is to eliminate anxiety about life in old age and live a better life. How about taking the first step toward the end of your life as an insurance that gives peace of mind to your family and those close to you, as well as yourself?

At Murakami Stone, some people are qualified as relic collectors, and we also handle ending notes. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation, even if it is trivial.