Essay on trends in cemetery administration in island regions

Through a comparison of Okinawa Prefecture, Fukuoka City, and Sakai City council minutes since 2000

Abstract

From a comparison between Okinawa Prefecture and the mainland, trends in cemetery administration in island regions are as follows: 1) Funeral culture and customs are also different from those on the mainland, but public cemeteries have been developed based on the phases of low birthrates, aging, and low birthrates and high mortality. 2) The prefecture has been in charge of cemetery administration for a long time, making it difficult to grasp local needs; 3) Compared to Fukuoka City and Sakai City, cemetery administration is 4) The relationship between Okinawa’s unique cemeteries and the government is unclear, and there may be issues with the maintenance of cemeteries for foreigners with different burial arrangements.