Omiokuri Pet Cremation Partners with 13 Temples in Shizuoka and Aichi

With this temple partnership, we have established a system to support pet owners not only with individual cremation and home ceremonies at their residences but also with post-cremation memorial services and interment, in collaboration with trusted temples.

Background of Temple Partnerships

Since the service launch in September 2025, Omiokuri Pet Cremation has been by the side of many families during their "final farewells" through home ceremonies and individual cremations at their residences.

Our service prioritizes creating an environment where families can see off their pets in a way that reflects their family bond, with dedicated ceremony staff handling each case meticulously, without feeling rushed.

On the other hand, we have also faced numerous new anxieties that families experience after the milestone of cremation.

"The cremation was done, but we hadn't thought about what comes next." "We don't know what to do with the ashes or who to ask for advice."

Pets are irreplaceable family members in many households.

We believe that the peace of mind that "this child is properly memorialized" even after cremation is a crucial support for the family's emotional well-being.

With this sentiment, we have recently entered into business partnerships with several temples in the Shizuoka and Aichi prefectural areas.

Features of Temple Partnerships

1. Securing a "Next Step" Support System for Peace of Mind After Cremation

While we have always provided meticulous support up to cremation and farewell, this partnership allows us to guide pet owners to places for memorial services after cremation.

The primary goal of this partnership is to provide families with the reassurance that "there is a place for proper memorial services after cremation," rather than simply "cremation is the end."

2. Collaboration with Multiple Temples in the Shizuoka and Aichi Prefectural Areas

Our partners include multiple temples, primarily in the western and central regions of Shizuoka Prefecture and the eastern and central regions of Aichi Prefecture, which are within Omiokuri Pet Cremation's service areas.

By collaborating with locally rooted temples, we are building a supportive system that offers peace of mind, allowing everything from at-home cremation to memorial services to be handled within their familiar local community.

3. "Assurance of Trust" through Reliable Partners

Because pet funeral services are intangible, families often have concerns about "whether they can truly be trusted."

Formal partnerships with local temples serve as proof that Omiokuri Pet Cremation is not a temporary service but an entity rooted in the community, committed to supporting families long-term.

We will continue to prioritize a system that delivers consistent peace of mind from cremation to memorial services.

Introduction of Partner Temples

The temples that have entered into this business partnership are as follows. Each temple, as a trusted institution rooted in its community, can provide meticulous support for pet memorial services and interment.

【Shizuoka Prefecture Area】

Hourin-ji Temple (Hamamatsu City)

A renowned Rinzai Zen temple of the Huangbo sect, founded in 1664 by the eminent Chinese monk Dokutan Zenji. It is one of the "Five Temples of Hamanako Kohoku" and features the "Butsuden" (Buddha Hall) and "Hojo" (Abbot's Quarters), designated as National Important Cultural Properties. Within the temple grounds, a dedicated memorial hall, "Joan-do," has been established, where pets can be memorialized with the same care as humans.

Ryuun-ji Temple (Hamamatsu City)

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Myoshin-ji school, known for its connections to the Imperial family. In addition to perpetual memorial services, tree burials, and ossuaries, it also offers pet memorial services and actively engages in community-oriented activities such as Zazen meditation and sutra copying sessions.

Sai-e-in Temple (Hamamatsu City)

A temple located in Nishi Ward, Hamamatsu City, which has a pet memorial tower and pet cemetery within its grounds, focusing on pet memorial services. The path from the parking lot to the main hall and cemetery is barrier-free, allowing everyone to visit with ease.

Shinkou-zen-in Temple (Shizuoka City)

A Rinzai Zen temple founded in the second year of Genroku (1689), located in the lush natural environment of Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. It offers perpetual memorial services regardless of sect and also carefully accepts memorial services for beloved pets.

Fuku-ji Temple (Iwata City)

A Soto Zen temple affectionately known as "the temple of Shimohongo" in Iwata City. In addition to funerals and perpetual memorial services, it also handles pet memorial services and is a temple that values human connections through Buddhism.

Saikou-ji Temple (Iwata City)

A Shingon sect temple with numerous cultural properties, including the Nakazumi Goten Otemon, which has ties to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is also known as a power spot for matchmaking and love fulfillment, and its large camphor and nagi trees attract many visitors. An animal memorial tower is also installed, allowing for the memorialization of cherished pets.

Seiju-ji Temple (Iwata City)

An ancient Soto Zen temple founded in the 10th year of Bunmei (1478), affectionately known locally as "the temple of Oka." It is a historic temple said to have been founded by the monk Ikkyuu, an uncle of Imagawa Yoshimoto. It offers perpetual memorial services and interment, as well as pet funerals and interment, serving as a spiritual support for local families.

Sekiryu-zan Kankei-ji Temple (Fujieda City)

A Soto Zen temple with a history of over 1200 years, dating back to the Kamakura period. It was founded with Bishamonten as its principal image. It broadly supports memorial services, funerals, and perpetual memorial services, and has long protected the local faith of Fujieda City.

Rinnyu-ji Temple (Shimada City)

A Soto Zen temple in Shimada City, with a history of over 230 years, associated with the legend of "Rinnyu-ji's Yakubai" (winter-blooming plum). It has established the perpetual memorial grave "Jokouen" and also handles pet memorial services and mizuko (unborn child) memorial services.

Enshu Ryooen (Kakegawa City)

A cemetery in Kakegawa City themed around flowers and nature, open to anyone regardless of sect or nationality. It accommodates pet graves and joint interment with pets, valuing an approach that makes memorial services feel accessible.

【Aichi Prefecture Area】

Zuikou-ji Temple (Toyohashi City)

Founded in 1950 as a temple for Buddhist nuns, it became a direct subordinate temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, specializing in prayers and rituals. It has a pet memorial tower within its grounds, and based on the belief that "the value of life is the same for humans and animals," it offers meticulous memorial services for beloved pets.

Shouta-ji Temple (Toyohashi City)

A temple of the Shinshu Takada sect, with the motto "A temple close to you." It offers various forms of graves, such as the tree burial "Sakura" and perpetual memorial services, to meet diverse needs, and is rooted in the community as a temple that can be approached with ease.

Iou-ji Temple (Toyohashi City)

A temple in Toyohashi City affectionately known as "Sazanka-dera" (Camellia Temple). Over 300 varieties and 4,000 camellia trees collected from across the country are planted within its grounds, with the best viewing season from November to February. In addition to perpetual memorial services and tree burials, it also handles animal memorial services.

Future Outlook

This partnership marks a new starting point for Omiokuri Pet Cremation.

We will continue to expand our connections with temples within our service areas and work to broaden our network of partner temples to offer more families the option of "peace of mind after cremation."

Furthermore, in addition to our existing Home Ceremony Plan and the "Grand Ceremony Plan" that allows the entire family to spend ample time saying goodbye, we plan to further expand the range of services that support families from before cremation to after.

Omiokuri Pet Cremation's Philosophy

Pets are now an integral part of life in many households, living together as cherished family members.

When facing the loss of a beloved pet, many families experience not only deep grief but also anxiety about "whether they were able to send them off properly."

Omiokuri Pet Cremation has always prioritized creating an environment through home ceremonies where families can express their farewells with all their heart, without being constrained by time.

This temple partnership is an extension of that philosophy. Even after the milestone of cremation, we want families to live their days with the assurance that "this child is properly memorialized."

We consider pet funeral services as an important time for families to say goodbye, and we aim to create moments where they can express "thank you" amidst their sorrow. This is the philosophy of "Omiokuri Pet Cremation."

We will continue to strive to enhance our services that support families' hearts, from before cremation to after.

"Omiokuri Pet Cremation" Service Overview & Inquiries

Area: Western and central regions of Shizuoka Prefecture, eastern and central regions of Aichi Prefecture

TEL: 050-1721-4675

Omiokuri Pet Cremation Official Website: https://omiokuri-pet.jp/

GRANCIEL Inc. Company Profile

Company Name: GRANCIEL Inc.

Head Office Location: 3933-3 Mitsuke, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Representative Director: Souji Oishi

Established: June 2025

Capital: 1,000,000 yen

Business Activities: Pet funeral services