Expansion of Joint Burial Tombs in Public Cemeteries.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

Due to the declining birthrate and the trend towards nuclear families, the construction of communal graves where multiple remains can be placed together is spreading throughout the prefecture. Following Otashi and Annaka cities, Tomioka City also opened a communal grave facility in June. As it is easy to manage and inexpensive, it is being used steadily by each municipality. It is also attracting attention as a measure to deal with abandoned graves. The number of reburials in 2022 will be the highest ever at 151,076, about double the number from 10 years ago.