At 09:37 AM 6/14/98 -0400, Nick Leifker wrote:

On Sun, 14 Jun 1998, Caroline Ann Seawright wrote:

I would like any information on Japnese funeral customs.

Inparticular, is cremation common? and would it be completely unheard of
for a girl to be buried/cremated in her weddin kimono?

Cremation, I believe, is common.

Actually, if I recall correctly, it's the law in Japan.  No more burials.

Depends on the region of Japan.  If you're referring to the Kanto plain
(the Tokyo/Yokohama area), then yes.  If you're talking say, northern
Hokkaido, then it's an entirely different set of rules.  
ja,
--Rob

"You see, I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert, you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain."
-America