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Edogawa City Ward Funeral Cremation Fee Subsidy
区民葬儀にかかる火葬費用の助成
In short: 23-ward scheme: ¥27,000 (adult) or ¥15,000 (child 6 or under) back when you pay the lowest ¥87,000 cremation fee at a designated private crematorium under the ward funeral scheme.Used the 23-ward "kumin sōgi" scheme at a designated private crematorium (from 1 Apr 2026) and paid the lowest cremation fee (¥87,000).(Source: www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: From 1 Apr 2026. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e031/kurashi/sodanannai/sogi-kuminsogi.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Used the 23-ward "kumin sōgi" scheme at a designated private crematorium (from 1 Apr 2026) and paid the lowest cremation fee (¥87,000). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Apply to Edogawa City if the deceased was registered in Edogawa City on the date of death; or, if the deceased lived outside the 23 wards, if the person paying was registered in Edogawa City on the cremation date. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Edogawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Edogawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Application/claim form, crematorium statement and receipt (in the applicant's full name), applicant ID. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- ¥27,000 for an adult; ¥15,000 for a child aged 6 or under. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、区民葬儀にかかる火葬費用の助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "区民葬儀にかかる火葬費用の助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.