How do Japanese memorial services work when there are no remains to be cremated?

I'm a writer, and I've been trying to do research in preparation for a part of a novel I'm writing, but haven't received very detailed answers thus far. Figured this would be a good place to ask. For context, it's set in Japan, and one of the characters who is a celebrity has died suddenly, but there are no remains to be found.

I want to have an accurate and in-depth portrayal as much as I can, so please don't spare any details. I'd like to everything that happens from the point of death to the end of the funeral/memorial services. Including anything that differs based on region.

by Darkbeetlebot

Leave a Reply