Reason for Preferring Cremation-Only Funerals: Approx. 58% Cite 'Cost Savings,' While 'No Formal Ceremony, Just a Quiet Farewell' Tops List for a 'Satisfying Goodbye'

According to a survey on funerals conducted by NEXER Inc. and Memolead Co., Ltd. targeting 500 men and women nationwide, 'family funerals' were the most preferred option at 50%, followed by 'direct cremations' at 31.2%. The primary reason for choosing direct cremation was 'to save money' (58.3%), but 29.2% also felt anxious about 'unclear costs and plan details.' Regarding what constitutes a satisfying farewell, 43.4% responded 'no formal ceremony is needed, just a quiet send-off,' revealing a modern value system that prioritizes simple, heartfelt time.