Portable memorial service grave

Abstract

To provide a portable memorial service grave as new means which can respond to change in funeral habit, and funeral sentiment of a bereaved family.SOLUTION: A memorial service grave 1 having a portable shape and a portable weight by a human hand-held operation has a cavity-shaped cinerary urn 11 in a grave body 10, wherein the cinerary urn 11 is configured to store a plurality of small capsule-like ashes storage cases 5, and the portable memorial service grave 1 can be used as a tangible object remembering the deceased, and can respond to funeral sentiment of a bereaved family.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable memorial grave that can be placed indoors and serves as a symbol of remembrance for the deceased. [Background technology]

[0002] Along with recent social changes, including changes in family structure, attitudes toward traditional funeral rites are also changing. One example of such changes is the search for funeral methods that are not bound by traditional customs, such as burying remains in traditional cemeteries (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, many bereaved families find it difficult to maintain traditional family-based tombs, and as a result, the remains are often buried together in permanent memorial tombs, etc., as a form of grave closure.

[0003] However, in either case, the sentiment of longing for the deceased is not lost, and there is still a desire for some kind of tangible object to commemorate the deceased. Furthermore, in Japan, there is a strong custom that graves, which serve as a symbol of remembrance for the deceased, are maintained by the successor representing the "family." However, there are also many close relatives of the deceased who wish to have a tangible symbol equivalent to a grave even if they live far away from the cemetery, and who wish to be able to remember the deceased close by by dividing their ashes, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-140706 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention was made with this background in mind, and aims to propose a portable memorial grave as a new means of responding to changes in funeral customs and the funeral feelings of the bereaved, while also reducing the burden of visiting the grave. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In other words, the portable memorial tomb described in claim 1 is a memorial tomb with a shape and weight that can be carried by hand, and is characterized by having a hollow casket inside the tomb body, which is configured to be able to store multiple small capsule-shaped remains storage cases.

[0007] In addition to the above requirements, the portable memorial grave described in claim 2 is characterized in that the grave body is made of natural or fired stone.

[0008] Furthermore, the portable memorial grave described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the requirements described in claim 1, the grave body is formed by reprocessing a previously used gravestone.

[0009] Furthermore, the portable memorial grave described in claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the requirements of claim 1 or 2, it is equipped with a means of displaying unity between multiple grave bodies to show that they are related to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the portable memorial grave described in claim 5 is characterized in that, in addition to the requirements described in claim 4, the binding display means is a specially designed opening and closing key, of which many types are available, for opening the closing body that blocks the opening of the coffin. The above problems are solved by the configurations of the inventions described in each claim. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] First, according to the invention described in claim 1, the portable memorial grave can be a tangible object for remembering the deceased, thereby responding to the funeral feelings of the bereaved family.

[0012] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 2, by constructing the grave body from the same material as traditional gravestones, it is possible to further respond to the funeral feelings of the bereaved family.

[0013] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 3, when the deceased's existing gravestone or other item is no longer in use due to the so-called grave closing, etc., it is possible to reprocess parts of the gravestone to form several grave bodies, which can be used as a means of displaying unity.

[0014] Furthermore, according to the invention as set forth in claim 4, the solidarity demonstrating means can enhance the psychological sense of solidarity among the bereaved.

[0015] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 5, by possessing a specially designed opening and closing key that can only be opened by specific related persons, it is possible to enhance the psychological sense of unity among the bereaved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the portable memorial grave of the present invention installed in a home. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portable memorial grave of the present invention with partial transparency. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are a front view and a longitudinal side view, respectively, of a portable memorial grave of the present invention, each partially cut away. [Figure 4] This is a vertical cross-sectional view and a bottom view showing how a closure is installed on an opening in the tomb body. [Figure 5] This is an oblique view (a) and a longitudinal side view (b) showing an embodiment in which a base is provided on the grave body. [Figure 6] This is an oblique view showing an embodiment in which the grave body is horizontally elongated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The best mode of the portable memorial grave of the present invention is as shown in the following example, but it is possible to make appropriate modifications to this example within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. [Example]

[0018] The present invention will be specifically explained below based on the illustrated embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the portable memorial grave 1 of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as memorial grave 1) can be placed on the Buddhist altar at home or in a more familiar indoor location such as a bookshelf, display shelf, or bay window, and even in such cases, it can maintain a design affinity with its surroundings.

[0019] Because of this type of use, memorial grave 1 is designed to be portable and can be carried by hand. Therefore, it is desirable that most graves weigh between a few kilograms and tens of kilograms, and preferably less than 10 kilograms.

[0020] The material used to construct the memorial grave 1 is basically stone, and the stone itself can be natural stone or artificial stone such as fired stone. Memorial graves 1 made from these stones can also be obtained by, for example, reprocessing gravestones that have been closed. Of course, in addition to these stone materials, wood materials such as rosewood and ebony can also be used.

[0021] The specific configuration of the memorial tomb 1 will be explained below. The memorial tomb 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 has a square pillar-shaped tomb body 10 that tapers slightly upward as its main component, and has a hollow coffin 11 inside. This coffin 11 is a circular-section hollow, for example, drilled upward from the bottom surface 10B of the tomb body 10, and is configured so that a disk-shaped capsule-shaped remains storage case 5, for example, for storing remains (described later), can be inserted into the coffin through an opening 12, allowing multiple pieces to be stored.

[0022] Here, we will explain about the remains storage case 5 stored in the coffin 11.This is a cylindrical capsule-shaped member, and as shown in Figure 3, a stacking recess 52 is formed in the bottom 51, and an internal fitting protrusion 54 is formed in the top 53, and an opening 55 formed in this internal fitting protrusion 54 is closed by a closing plate 56. When stacking ashes storage cases 5, it is preferable that the overlapping closing plates 56 and bottoms 51 are adhesively fixed.

[0023] The opening 12 of the coffin 11 is closed by a closure 2 constructed separately from the tomb body 10. The closure 2 comprises a frame 21 and an opening / closing lid 22, as shown in Figure 4(a) as an example, and in the illustrated embodiment, the annular frame 21 is fixed to the opening step 13 in the tomb body 10 with adhesive or the like. A female thread 21a is formed on the inner periphery of this frame 21, and correspondingly, the disk-shaped opening / closing lid 22 has a male thread 22a formed on its outer periphery, closing the opening 12 with a so-called screw-fastening structure.

[0024] Furthermore, to open and close the opening / closing cover 22, two key holes 23, for example aligned on a diameter line, are provided on the front surface (the bottom surface in Figures 3 and 4) of the opening / closing cover 22. A pair of pins 33 formed on the opening / closing key 3 fit into these key holes 23, and the opening / closing cover 22 can be opened and closed by turning the opening / closing key 3.

[0025] The pitch of the pair of keyholes 23 can be prepared in a variety of pitch sizes, and the pair of pins 33 of the opening / closing key 3 can also be prepared in a variety of pitch sizes. The reason for this is that, for example, if multiple memorial graves 1 for the same deceased are owned by multiple relatives, these related relatives can share a common opening / closing key 3 with the same pitch to open and close the opening / closing cover 22. This prevents unrelated individuals from opening and closing the opening / closing cover 22, and as a secondary effect, it is expected to increase the psychological sense of unity among the bereaved. In other words, the possession of a common opening / closing key 3 with the same pitch by specific related relatives is an example of the unity demonstration means J set forth in claim 4.

[0026] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, a nameplate attachment section 14, for example, in a circular recess, can be formed on the upper front of the tomb body 10. This section can be used to attach a nameplate 15 bearing, for example, a sintered portrait of the deceased or a family crest.

[0027] The present invention is based on the above-described basic embodiment, and is used in the following manner to hold memorial services for the deceased. For example, if a family member who represents the bereaved has been caring for the grave for generations, the remains of the deceased after cremation are buried in an urn in accordance with traditional funeral customs. Meanwhile, other relatives place a portion of the remains in a capsule-shaped remains storage case 5, which they then place in a casket 11 in a portable memorial grave 1, as if it were a divided urn, and hold memorial services for the deceased in their own homes, etc., as if they were burying the deceased.

[0028] Furthermore, if a relative dies, the remains of the deceased are similarly placed separately in the remains storage case 5 and then placed in the casket 11 of the memorial grave 1 to express the wishes of the deceased. Similarly, the date of death of the deceased, their secular name, posthumous Buddhist name, etc. are also engraved on the side of the main body of the grave 10. Also, when relatives gather to hold a memorial service, each relative can bring their own memorial grave1 and perform the memorial service, which also creates a sense of psychological unity among the relatives.

[0029] The present invention has the above-described configuration as a basic embodiment, but various other embodiments can be adopted based on this creative concept.

[0030] [Another embodiment of the tomb body shape] In the previously described embodiments, the grave body 10 itself was relatively slender and elongated, but it can also take the form shown below. First, in the embodiment shown in Figure 5, a base 16 is attached to the main body 10 of the grave, and the lower part of the main body 10 is fitted somewhat against the base 16, thereby stabilizing the main body 10. Furthermore, by providing the base 16, it is possible to form a support hole 16a in the shape of an incense holder at the front of the base 16, for example, to hold incense. In this case, it is preferable to have a shape that recesses part of the periphery to prevent the ashes from burning the incense from scattering. In addition, the embodiment shown in Figure 6 has a tomb body 10 that is horizontally spread out to further improve stability during storage. In this case, multiple coffins 11 can be installed in parallel.

[0031] Other Closure Embodiments As another example of the closure 2, it can be fixed by screws to the opening step 13 in the grave body 10, as shown in Figure 4(b). The screws used for this screw fixation can be general-purpose screws with a drive part formed on the head shaped like a standard +, -, hexagon, etc., but it is preferable to use special screws 25 with a drive part shaped differently from general-purpose screws.

[0032] [Another embodiment of the unity revealing means] Furthermore, another embodiment of the unity display means J is to form a continuous pattern or the like on the surface of the tomb body 10, so that when multiple relatives gather together the tomb body 10, a certain common pattern can be expressed on the surface of the tomb body 10. Furthermore, by making the shape of the drive part of the special screw 25 a shape based on the family crest depicted on the nameplate 15 shown in Figures 1 to 3, for example, the special screw 25 and a tool corresponding to it can be used as the binding display means J.

[0033] Furthermore, when the deceased person's previous gravestone, etc., is no longer in use due to the so-called grave closing, etc., it is possible to reprocess parts of the gravestone to form several grave bodies 10 or to use it as a single unity display means J. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 Memorial grave 10 Tomb body 10B Bottom 11 Carrot 12 Opening 13 Opening step 14 Nameplate mounting part 15 Nameplate 16 Pedestal 16a Support hole 2 closed body 21 Frame 21a female thread 22 Opening and closing lid 22a male thread 23 Keyhole 25 Special screws 3 Open / close key 33 pin 5 Ashes storage case 51 Bottom 52 Stacking recess 53 Upper 54 Inner fitting convex part 55 Opening 56 Closing plate J. Means of demonstrating unity

Claims

1. This portable memorial tomb is a portable shape and weight that can be carried by hand, and is characterized by having a hollow casket inside the tomb body, which is configured to be able to store multiple small capsule-shaped remains storage cases.

2. 2. A portable memorial grave as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the grave body is made of natural or fired stone.

3. 2. A portable memorial grave as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the grave body is formed by reprocessing a previously used gravestone.

4. 3. A portable memorial grave as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with a unity display means between multiple grave bodies to show that they are related to each other.

5. A portable memorial grave as described in claim 4, characterized in that the binding display means is a specially constructed opening and closing key, of which many types are prepared, for opening the closing body that blocks the opening of the coffin.

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