AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office (Representative: Masataka Ito, Hachioji City, Tokyo) has released the "White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026," compiled from the results of a survey on "family graves" conducted among 300 people nationwide aged 50 and over. In recent years, with the advancement of declining birthrate, aging population, and nuclear families, the number of households struggling with questions such as "Who will take care of the family grave?" and "Should we close the grave?" is increasing. On the other hand, in many cases, grave-related matters are not sufficiently discussed within families, leading to the emergence of issues. This survey investigated the attitudes of the parent generation towards graves, relationships with family members and temples, and anxieties about grave closure. ■ Survey Overview Survey Name: White Paper on Family Grave Issues 2026 Survey Sponsor: AOMA Administrative Scrivener Office Survey Cooperation: Freeasy (Aibridge Inc.) Survey Period: June 2026 Survey Target: 300 valid responses from men and women aged 50+ nationwide (218 of whom own graves) Survey Method: Internet survey The most frequent response was, "I don't know where to start." This is thought to be due to not only the complexity of systems and procedures but also a lack of information, such as "I don't know who to consult." 65.1% Do Not Want to Leave Burden to Children Approximately two-thirds responded, "I do not want to leave the burden of graves to my children." This suggests that many people are torn between the desire to cherish the grave and the practical judgment that considers their children's living environments. 72.9% Feel It's Difficult to Consult with Temples 72.9% responded, "It is difficult to consult with temples." Various psychological factors, such as anxiety about costs and relationships with temples, may be behind this. 72.5% of those with a spouse have not discussed it sufficiently with their partner 72.5% responded, "We have not discussed