Buddhist Funerals in Kyoto | Confirming Your Sect and Choosing a Funeral Company
For a Buddhist funeral, not only the funeral company but also the sect and temple matter. In Kyoto, where temple relationships often remain strong, contact the family temple first if you have one.
1. If you have a family temple, contact it first
Funeral customs and ceremony flow differ among Jodo Shinshu, Jodo, Rinzai, Soto, Nichiren, Shingon, and other sects. If your family has a long-standing temple, coordinate the date with the temple before finalizing it with the funeral company.
2. If you do not have a temple relationship
Some funeral companies can introduce temples or monks. Before asking them to do so, confirm the sect, posthumous Buddhist name, and plans for memorial services and interment afterward to reduce misunderstandings later.
3. Funeral companies in Kyoto that state Buddhist support
公益社（京都）
Its official site states support for most sects and offers introductions to religious officiants for families without temple ties. It also supports Buddhist, Shinto, and Christian services.
Official website →Imaso Family Funeral Hall
A Kyoto City funeral hall with an official page on arranging temples; one possible consultation option for families without a family temple.
Official website →Cerema
Operates many venues in Kyoto Prefecture, explains differences among sects, and supports services from family funerals to larger traditional funerals.
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This page is based on public information checked as of August 19, 2026. Laws, programs, fees, facility information, and funeral services may change. Before contracts, applications, legal decisions, or funeral arrangements, always check the latest official information and seek professional advice.