Score-type member

Abstract

To provide an item that allows one to feel a connection with the deceased and the like and that leads to alleviating sadness, and a method of saying goodbye to the deceased and the like using such an item. 【Solution means】The coupon-type member 1 has a flat plate-shaped main body portion 2 that can be divided into a first coupon member 4A and a second coupon member 4B by a slit portion 3. The main body portion 2 has, on one surface, a described portion that is formed across the slit portion 3 and on which an integral description consisting of characters, figures, symbols, illustrations, stamps, etc. is described. A part of the integral description is held by the first coupon member 4A and the second coupon member 4B that are to be divided, respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a split amulet member that can be split as a set of amulet members, and a method of saying goodbye to the deceased using the split amulet member.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with changes in Japanese values and the like, the styles of funerals have become diversified. Conventionally, it was mainstream for many attendees to participate and for the funeral to be held grandly in a large venue, but in recent years, styles such as family funerals have become widely prevalent. In a family funeral, the attendees are limited to family members, relatives, and especially close friends, and it is a style of funeral with a small scale. Also, in recent years, the idea that pets are important family members has taken root, and funerals for pets are also being held.

[0003] Generally, when sending off the deceased or a deceased pet (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the deceased, etc.") at a funeral, many of the deceased's etc. favorite items and mementos are placed in the coffin. This contains the wish of the bereaved family and those who had a connection with the deceased, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the bereaved family, etc.") that they hope the deceased will enjoy a happy and energetic life in the afterlife. Also, in order to beautifully adorn the journey to the afterlife, the surroundings of the deceased, etc. in the coffin are filled with various flowers.

[0004] By the way, due to the diversification of funeral styles in recent years, it has become possible to say goodbye in various ways that conform to the intentions of the deceased, etc. and the bereaved family, etc. For example, in Patent Document 1, a message card assumed to be used in a farewell scene is proposed. This message card has at least one or more inner folds between the front cover and the back cover, and description columns are provided on both the front surface in the state where the front cover and the back cover are opened and the inner folds. In this Patent Document 1, by making a simple message card in the shape of clasped hands that suits the funeral mood, it is possible to enshrine the feelings to be given to the deceased in the coffin, and by peeling off the cover sheet, it is possible to preserve and store the message.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Document

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] By the way, when a family member, an important person, or a pet passes away, one is wrapped in extremely deep sadness. However, if the sadness is too deep, it may affect the vitality of the subsequent lives of the surviving family members, etc., and it may be difficult to return to the previous life.

[0007] Therefore, something that can make one feel some connection with the deceased, etc., becomes an invaluable support for the surviving family members, etc., and also helps to soothe the sadness. Conventionally, there is no known thing that can make one feel a connection with the deceased, etc., at the time of parting such as a funeral.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide something that can make one feel a connection with the deceased, etc., and leads to soothing sadness, and a method of parting with the deceased, etc., using such a thing.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] The notched member of the present invention is a notched member used at the time of parting with the deceased, etc. The notched member has a flat plate-shaped main body portion that can be divided into a first notched member and a second notched member by a slit portion. The main body portion has, on one surface, a described portion formed across the slit portion on which an integrated description is described, and a part of the integrated description is respectively held by the first notched member and the second notched member to be divided.

[0010] In the present invention, the "integrated description" refers to characters, figures, symbols, illustrations, stamps, etc. that are formed by combining the part held by the first symbol member and the part held by the second symbol member to complete integrally. For example, it includes the name of a deceased person or a pet, a portrait of the deceased person or pet, a paw print of a pet pressed like a stamp, etc.

[0011] In the above-mentioned main body part, the slit part is formed by a plurality of long through-holes extending in one direction arranged linearly, and the gap distance between the through-holes is larger than the width dimension orthogonal to the above-mentioned one direction of each through-hole.

[0012] The split symbol member is attached to each of the first symbol member and the second symbol member, and has a string member with a loop-shaped part formed at the end, and the length of one string member is formed longer than the length of the other string member.

[0013] The method of saying goodbye to the deceased person, etc. of the present invention is a method using a split symbol member having a flat main body part that can be split into a first symbol member and a second symbol member by a slit part, and string members attached to each of the first symbol member and the second symbol member and having a loop-shaped part formed at the end. The method includes a step of describing an integrated description across the slit part on one surface of the split symbol member, a step of passing the loop-shaped part of one string member of the split symbol member through an arbitrary part of the deceased person, etc. placed in a coffin, and passing the loop-shaped part of the other string member through an arbitrary part of the bereaved family, etc., and a step of splitting the main body part at the slit part while connecting the deceased person, etc. and the bereaved family, etc. through the set of string members.

[0014] The arbitrary part of the deceased person, etc. is, for example, a finger of the hand when the deceased person is a human, and a hand, foot, wing, etc. when the deceased person is a pet. Also, the arbitrary part of the bereaved family, etc. is a finger of the hand, etc., and the loop-shaped part may be held by hand.

Effects of the Invention

[0015] The lottery-style member of the present invention has a flat main body that can be divided into a first lottery member and a second lottery member by a slit portion. On one surface of the main body, there is a described portion that straddles the slit portion and has an integrated description consisting of characters, figures, symbols, illustrations, stamps, etc. Since a part of the integrated description is held by the first lottery member and the second lottery member to be divided respectively, there is only one set of the divided integrated descriptions that fit exactly, and one can strongly feel the connection with the deceased and the like.

[0016] And by feeling the connection with the deceased and the like, it becomes a mental support for the remaining family members and also leads to alleviating sadness. Also, as will be described later, the idea that the divided lottery members are respectively held by the deceased and the family members can be considered as a token of recognition when meeting in the afterlife, which becomes a great mental support for the family members and the like.

[0017] In the main body, the slit portion is formed by a plurality of elongated through-holes extending in one direction arranged linearly. The gap distance between the through-holes is larger than the width dimension of each through-hole. Therefore, when an integrated description is described on the described portion, it is possible to prevent unintentional division at the slit portion due to writing pressure or the like.

[0018] The method of saying goodbye to the deceased and the like according to the present invention is a method using a lottery-style member. The method includes a step of describing an integrated description consisting of characters, figures, symbols, illustrations, stamps, etc. across the slit portion on one surface of the lottery-style member, a step of passing the loop-shaped portion of one string member of the lottery-style member through an arbitrary part of the deceased placed in the coffin, and passing the loop-shaped portion of the other string member through an arbitrary part of the family members and the like, and a step of dividing the main body at the slit portion while connecting the deceased and the family members and the like through a set of string members. By dividing the main body after having a direct connection through a set of string members and the main body, the family members and the like can more strongly feel the connection with the deceased in the lottery member remaining in their hands.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] (The notched member of the present invention) The notched member of the present invention is a member used particularly at the time of the final parting with the deceased person etc. placed in a coffin, etc. at the time of partings such as funerals.

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an example of the notched member of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the notched member 1 has a flat plate-shaped main body 2 and string members 5A and 5B. In FIG. 1, the main body 2 is an integral flat plate member and is partitioned by a slit portion 3 into two components (a first notched member 4A and a second notched member 4B).

[0022] In FIG. 1, the main body 2 is rectangular in plan view. Each dimension of the main body 2 is not particularly limited, but the length in the longitudinal direction (x dimension) is about 30 mm to 50 mm, and the length in the short transverse direction (y dimension) is about 20 mm to 40 mm. Also, the thickness (z dimension) of the main body 2 is about 1 mm to 3 mm in consideration of ease of division. As an example of more specific dimensions, the main body 2 has an x dimension of 40 mm, a y dimension of 30 mm, and a z dimension of 2 mm. Hereinafter, the direction parallel to the x dimension is referred to as the longitudinal direction, and the direction parallel to the y dimension is referred to as the short transverse direction.

[0023] For the material of the main body 2, wood, plastic materials, etc. can be used. It is preferable to use wood because it is easy to feel warmth when remembering the deceased person etc. As the wood, for example, pine family, cedar family, cypress family, etc. can be used.

[0024] The main body 2 can be divided into a first symbol member 4A and a second symbol member 4B by a slit portion 3. In FIG. 1, the first symbol member 4A is for the bereaved family or the like, and the second symbol member 4B is for the deceased or the like. One surface 2a (for convenience, referred to as the front surface) of the main body 2 is used as, for example, a message surface for conveying feelings to the deceased or the like.

[0025] In FIG. 1, the words of gratitude, "Thank you," are written on the first symbol member 4A on the surface 2a of the main body 2. Also, a column for "date" and an illustration (a butterfly or the like in FIG. 1) are written. On the other hand, on the second symbol member 4B on the surface 2a, "From ~" is written together with an illustration, and the name of the person who sends a message to the deceased or the like is written here. Note that the usage mode of the surface 2a is not limited to this, and various forms such as the content of the message and the name of the person can be written.

[0026] Next, a plan view of the main body 2 as seen from the opposite surface (for convenience, referred to as the back surface) is shown in FIG. 2(a). As shown in FIG. 2(a), the main body 2 has a portion to be described 21 on the back surface 2b, on which an integral description is written. The portion to be described 21 is formed across the slit portion 3. In FIG. 2(a), for convenience, the area of the portion to be described 21 is surrounded by a dotted line, but actually it is not written with a dotted line. The area other than the portion to be described 21 may be colored with an illustration or the like.

[0027] In FIG. 2(a), the slit portion 3 is configured by a plurality of elongated through-holes 31, 32, 33, 34 extending in one direction and arranged linearly. The slit portion 3 is formed along the longitudinal direction so as to divide the main body 2 at the center in the short side direction. Each of the through-holes 31, 32, 33, 34 is formed in the same shape and arranged at equal intervals. In the slit portion 3, the number of through-holes is not limited to four, but from the fact that the divided surfaces of the respective symbol members are likely to be smooth after being divided into two symbol members, the number of through-holes is preferably about 3 to 6.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 2(a), the gap distance g between the through holes is preferably larger than the width dimension w in the direction orthogonal to one direction of each through hole. The gap distance g may be three times or more, or even five times or more the width dimension w. As a result, it is easy to ensure the shape retention of the main body 2 and prevent unintentional division. For example, when an integral description is made on the described portion 21, writing pressure is applied to the slit portion 3 or the like, and in some cases, there is a risk of being divided by the slit portion 3 during writing. However, by ensuring a certain gap distance g between the through holes, it is possible to resist the writing pressure and prevent unintentional division more easily.

[0029] As specific numerical values, the gap distance g is preferably 0.5 mm to 2 mm, and the width dimension w is preferably 0.03 mm to 0.1 mm. The through holes 31, 32, 33, 34 can be formed by, for example, laser processing, and are formed to penetrate from the front surface 2a to the back surface 2b of the main body 2 as shown in Fig. 2(b).

[0030] Among the through holes 31, 32, 33, 34, the through holes 31, 34 are located at both ends in the longitudinal direction. The end of the through hole 31 does not reach the side surface 2c of the main body 2, and the end of the through hole 34 does not reach the side surface 2d of the main body 2. Therefore, the through holes 31, 34 are closed through holes in plan view. In this way, the through holes constituting the slit portion are not formed so as to face the side surfaces 2c, 2d of the main body 2, and the side surfaces 2c, 2d have a flush structure. From such a structure, it is also easy to ensure the shape retention of the main body 2 and suppress the string member or the like from being caught on the side surfaces 2c, 2d.

[0031] When the main body 2 is formed of wood, the wood grain pattern is preferably a straight grain pattern in which the grains are arranged in parallel. Also, in that case, the slit portion 3 is preferably formed so as to be substantially parallel to the grains of the straight grain pattern. By forming the slit portion 3 in this way, it becomes easier to divide the main body 2.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 2(a), in the main body 2, through mounting holes 22A and 22B are formed in the upper parts of the first symbol member 4A and the second symbol member 4B, respectively. String members are attached to these mounting holes 22A and 22B, respectively.

[0033] Fig. 3 shows an example in which the name of the deceased is described as the integral description 6 on the described part 21 of the back surface 2b of the main body 2. In Fig. 3, the integral description 6 is described so as to straddle the slit part 3 and centered slightly to the right of the slit part 3. For example, when writing the name in the center and it is symmetrical left and right, the characters will just fall on the crack, so it is preferably described so as to be slightly shifted from the center. In Fig. 3, the balance of the integral description 6 is changed left and right so that the margin is on the left side. After the description, by being divided at the slit part 3, a part of the integral description 6 is held by the first symbol member 4A and the second symbol member 4B, respectively.

[0034] The configuration of the slit part 3 is not limited to the configuration shown in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows another configuration of the slit part. As shown in Fig. 4, the slit part 3' is constituted by a groove 35 formed to extend in one direction. The groove 35 is formed from one side surface 2c facing in the longitudinal direction to the other side surface 2d. The depth of the groove 35 from the back surface 2b is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 55% to 85% of the thickness of the main body 2'. The cross-sectional shape of the groove 35 may be rectangular, triangular, arc-shaped, etc., or may be trapezoidal such that the groove width increases toward the back surface 2b.

[0035] Returning to FIG. 1, the string members will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the string member 5A is attached to the first symbol member 4A, and the string member 5B is attached to the second symbol member 4B. Each of the string members 5A and 5B has an attachment portion, a string main body portion 51, and a loop-shaped portion 52 formed at an end. In FIG. 1, the attachment portions of the string members 5A and 5B are attached to the respective symbol members by passing them through the attachment holes of the symbol members. The size of the loop-shaped portion 52 is not particularly limited and depends on the size of the portion through which the loop-shaped portion 52 passes. For example, it is large enough to allow a finger of the hand to pass through.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 1, the lengths of the string members 5A and 5B are different from each other. Specifically, the length of the string member 5B for the deceased person or the like is formed to be longer than the length of the string member 5A for the bereaved family or the like. As will be described later, the split symbol member 1 has its main body portion 2 split after passing the string members 5A and 5B through arbitrary portions of the bereaved family or the like and arbitrary portions of the deceased person or the like, respectively. In order to facilitate this splitting operation at the hands of the bereaved family or the like (for example, outside the coffin), in FIG. 1, the length of the string member 5B for the deceased person or the like is made longer. The length of the string member refers to the length from the attachment position (the attachment hole in FIG. 1) to the loop-shaped portion 52 at the end in the state of being attached to the main body portion 2.

[0037] Also, the string member 5B may be configured such that the size of the loop-shaped portion 52 can be adjusted. For example, an adjustment portion may be provided so that the size of the loop can be adjusted by sliding it with respect to the string forming the loop-shaped portion 52.

[0038] Note that the string members 5A and 5B may be made of cloth, or may be made of vinyl or metal, or may be configured by combining these materials.

[0039] (Method of saying goodbye to the deceased person or the like) The method of saying goodbye to the deceased etc. of the present invention is a method using the coupon-shaped member of the present invention described above, and is carried out at the time of saying goodbye such as at a funeral, especially at the last goodbye to the deceased etc. placed in a coffin. This method includes a step of writing an integral writing on the written part of the coupon-shaped member (step S1), a step of passing the loop-shaped part of the string member through each part (step S2), and a step of dividing the main body part (step S3).

[0040] In step S1, the bereaved family etc. write the integral writing 6 on the written part 21 of the coupon-shaped member 1 (see FIG. 3). As the content of the integral writing 6, write the writing that you want to leave as a pair with the deceased etc. Also, at this time, the bereaved family etc. may write their own name, date, etc. on the surface 2a.

[0041] In step S2, the loop-shaped part 52 of the string member 5B is passed through an arbitrary part of the deceased etc. placed in the coffin, and the loop-shaped part 52 of the string member 5A is passed through an arbitrary part of the bereaved family etc. (see FIG. 1). The order of passing through an arbitrary part of the deceased etc. and an arbitrary part of the bereaved family etc. is not particularly limited. As an example, the loop-shaped part 52 of the string member 5B is passed through the little finger of the deceased's hand, and the loop-shaped part 52 of the string member 5A is passed through the little finger of the bereaved family etc. In this case, the deceased and the bereaved family etc. are connected via the coupon-shaped member 1. Specifically, the little finger of the deceased, the string member 5B, the main body part 2, the string member 5A, and the little finger of the bereaved family etc. are physically connected. Thereby, the connection with the deceased can be felt more strongly. For example, in the mode of connecting the little fingers, the meaning of making a promise like finger-cutting fist ten thousand can be included.

[0042] In step S3, with the deceased etc. and the bereaved family etc. connected via a set of string members 5A and 5B, the main body part 2 is divided at the slit part 3. Specifically, hold the main body part 2 with both hands and press the slit part 3 with the thumb to divide the main body part 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the divided first coupon member 4A and second coupon member 4B are obtained. Note that a part of the integral writing is respectively held on the back surfaces of the first coupon member 4A and the second coupon member 4B. Then, the first coupon member 4A is taken home by the bereaved family etc. and carried around in their subsequent life. On the other hand, the second coupon member 4B is placed in the coffin together with the deceased etc.

[0043] An example of the specific process of the method of saying goodbye to the deceased and others of the present invention is shown. First, the bereaved family members write their own names on the surface of the split - form member and enter the date. Then, they write the name of the deceased on the described part on the back (step S1). Among the two string members attached to the main body part, one is tied to the little finger of the deceased's hand at the time of parting, and the other is tied to the little finger of the hand of the bereaved family members, etc. (step S2). The center of the main body part is divided, one piece is placed in the coffin together with the deceased, and the other piece is taken home by the bereaved family members, etc. In this case, since the name of the deceased on the back is divided, when the two divided parts are put together, they form one name.

[0044] In this way, by writing an integrated description such as a name on the split - form member (a piece of wood) and dividing it into two, there is only one pair that fits perfectly. And by each of the deceased and others and the bereaved family members holding one, one can always feel the connection.

[0045] In Japan, since ancient times, the idea of reincarnation, that is, being reborn into a new life after death, has taken root. In such an idea, the wish of the bereaved family members, such as "wanting to meet again in the next life", can be entrusted to an object that remains in form. And by each of the deceased and others and the bereaved family members holding one, even if the appearance changes in the next life, it will become a mark (sign) that can be recognized at a glance when they meet. In this way, each of the divided form members is also called an "encounter - form (efu)" with the wish of a sign for meeting.

[0046] Even for the remaining bereaved family members, holding the form member that serves as a proof of the connection with the deceased and others, and vowing in their hearts until the day of reunion someday, will lead to alleviating sadness. The form member preferably has a size that is rich in portability, so that it can be put into a bag, wallet, etc. and carried around. By holding the object that is connected with the deceased and others without separating it from the body, one feels being watched over and it becomes a great mental support. In this way, the divided form member becomes an object that entrusts the thought of "being able to meet the important person again" and feels the bond.

[0047] The lottery-form member of the present invention and the method of saying goodbye to the deceased and others are not limited to the forms described above, and can be appropriately modified.

[0048] In FIG. 1 above, the shape of the main body 2 is rectangular in plan view, but it may be square in plan view or circular in plan view or the like.

Industrial Applicability

[0049] According to the lottery-form member of the present invention, since it is possible to feel the connection with the deceased and others, it leads to alleviating the deep sorrow of the bereaved family and others, and becomes a great mental support in the future life of the bereaved family and others.

Explanation of Signs

[0050] 1 Lottery-form member 2, 2’ Main body 21 Described part 22A, 22B Mounting holes 3, 3’ Slit part 31, 32, 33, 34 Through holes 35 Groove 4A, 4B Lottery members 5A, 5B String members 51 String main body 52 Ring-shaped part 6 Integrated description

Claims

A parting symbol member used when parting with the deceased or the like placed in a coffin, The parting symbol member has a flat main body portion that can be divided into a first symbol member and a second symbol member by a slit portion, The main body portion has, on one surface, a described portion formed across the slit portion on which an integrated description is described, and a part of the integrated description is respectively held by the first symbol member and the second symbol member to be divided, The integrated description is characters, figures, symbols, illustrations, or stamps regarding the deceased or the like, The divided first symbol member is held by the bereaved family or the like, and the divided second symbol member is placed in the coffin together with the deceased or the like. A parting symbol member characterized by this.

2. In the main body portion, the slit portion is formed by a plurality of long through holes extending in one direction arranged linearly, and the gap distance between the through holes is larger than the width dimension in the direction orthogonal to the one direction of each through hole. The parting symbol member according to claim 1, characterized by this.

3. The parting symbol member has a string member attached to each of the first symbol member and the second symbol member, and a loop-shaped portion is formed at the end, The string member of the first symbol member is a member through which the loop-shaped portion is passed through an arbitrary part of the bereaved family or the like during the parting, The string member of the second symbol member is a member through which the loop-shaped portion is passed through an arbitrary part of the deceased or the like placed in the coffin during the parting, The length of the string member of the second symbol member is formed to be longer than the length of the string member of the first symbol member, The main body portion is divided by the slit portion in a state where the deceased or the like and the bereaved family or the like are connected via the string member of the first symbol member and the string member of the second symbol member. The parting symbol member according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by this.

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