Learn how myousenzi Temple receives ultrasound photographs and maternity record books by mail for memorial prayer and ceremonial burning.
Ultrasound photographs and maternity record books are precious records of the time your child was with you. Myousenzi Temple respectfully receives these items, offers memorial prayers on the 18th of the following month, and then conducts a ceremonial burning.
The service is intended to pray for your child’s peaceful journey while helping you take a gentle step forward.
STEP 1
Use the inquiry form to request an ultrasound photograph memorial.
STEP 2
After we confirm your request, we will email a secure payment link. Please complete the payment promptly. This service is payable by credit card only.
STEP 3
After payment, place the ultrasound photographs or maternity record book in a white envelope and mail it to Myousenzi Temple, 633 Koshinden, Minami Ward, Okayama 701-0203, Japan. Registered or tracked mail is recommended.
STEP 4
The memorial is held on the 18th of the month after the items arrive. If they arrive after the 18th, the service will be held the following month. We will email you after the service. Items included in the memorial cannot be returned.
The offering is 3,000 JPY per person for each request. Payment is by credit card only and must be completed before the memorial service.
If you bring the ultrasound photographs while visiting the temple for an in-person Mizuko Kuyo service, there is no additional fee for the photograph memorial.
Myousenzi Temple welcomes memorial requests regardless of your Buddhist school, denomination, or religious background.
Ultrasound photographs and maternity record books that have been included in the memorial and ceremonial burning cannot be returned.
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