Aging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying Social Ties
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In Japan, where funerals can cost $17,800 or more, many elderly—especially those living on social welfare with no close relatives—do not leave enough money for a proper burial. The post Aging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying SoAging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying Social Ties
In Japan, where funerals can cost $17,800 or more, many elderly—especially those living on social welfare with no close relatives—do not leave enough money for a proper burial. The post Aging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying Social Ties appeared first on The Irrawaddy. Read more