*At general funerals, visitors include people that are not part of the family of the deceased, such as colleagues, friends, or neighbors.
**Direct burials omit the wake and the funeral service, including only the cremation.
***One-day funerals last for one day, omitting the "wake" (tsuya), holding only the memorial service and the cremation.
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Average number of participants at funerals in Japan 2022, by type
In 2022, the average number of participants at general funerals in Japan amounted to **. General funerals had on average more than twice the number of attendees compared to any other funeral types. Family funerals had on average the lowest number of participants.
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