Midway Announcement for the Funeral Review Award 2025: Highlighting Excellence in Industry

Midway Announcement of the Funeral Review Award 2025

Delight Inc., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has recently announced the midway results of the Funeral Review Award 2025, showcasing the remarkable achievements of several funeral service providers across Japan.

The Funeral Review Award aims to help consumers identify funeral services that align with their needs by recognizing companies' strengths, characteristics, and outstanding initiatives in various categories. With over 100 entries received nationwide, the interim report highlights funeral services that submitted comprehensive case studies and notable features.

Purpose of the Midway Announcement

This announcement serves to inform funeral service providers about what types of initiatives are likely to be evaluated favorably. It encourages companies to articulate and showcase their unique strengths as they prepare for the final announcement.

The results of the midway announcement focus specifically on those companies that provided concrete examples and distinctive traits. As a result, companies that are not mentioned might still be in the process of submitting their strengths and objective case studies. It's essential to note that the midway announcement is based on submission content and does not factor in data from published reviews.

Final Announcement Schedule

The final results will be revealed on November 30, 2025. All funeral service providers that submitted their entries via fax will be evaluated comprehensively based on reviews and case studies registered between November 2024 and November 1, 2025. Consequently, the results from the midway announcement may differ from the final results.

Criteria for Selection

By submitting case studies and unique characteristics, funeral service providers enhance their chances of being evaluated favorably. In particular, when consumers compare funeral services online, visual representations such as photographs and clear, accessible descriptions serve as critical factors in their decisions. Communicating these concrete initiatives in a visible manner not only leads to award recognition but also enhances trust and increases the likelihood of being chosen by consumers.

Midway Announcement of Selected Award Candidates

Here are the funeral services acknowledged for their excellence in each category:

Hospitality Award

- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- Kaguya Tokyo Funeral Co., Ltd.

High Price Award

- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- Tachihana Funeral Service Co., Ltd.
- Aobadai Florist Co., Ltd.

Barrier-Free Award

- Keio Farewell Support Co., Ltd.
- Kodaira Direct Delivery Funeral Service Heart-Work Memorial
- Ohara Ceremony Heart Co., Ltd.

Veteran Staff Award

- Ayumi Funeral Service
- Aiko Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Higashi Katsu Welfare Funeral Service Ltd.
- TFS Tamagawa Welfare Funeral Service
- One Life Co., Ltd.
- Hanakasou Co., Ltd.
- Ceremony Maki Co., Ltd.
- Fujiten Co., Ltd.
- Life Ceremony Trust Co., Ltd.
- Kawabata Planning Minori Funeral Service Co., Ltd.

Low Price Award

- Kondo Co., Ltd.
- Family Funeral Mitori
- TY Support Co., Ltd.
- One Life Co., Ltd.
- Funeral Love Memorial

Excellence in Coffin Presentation Award

- Aiko Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Ai Co., Ltd.
- One Life Co., Ltd.
- Kurashi no Tomo Co., Ltd.
- Ohara Ceremony Heart Co., Ltd.
- Souen Co., Ltd.

New Staff Award

- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- Higashi Katsu Welfare Funeral Service Ltd.
- Aobadai Florist Co., Ltd.

Clear Pricing Award

- Hikari Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Mitsui Business Co., Ltd.
- Aiko Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Memorial Life Co., Ltd.
- Ohara Ceremony Heart Co., Ltd.
- Ceremony Maki Co., Ltd.
- Family Funeral Hibiki Ken Oh Atsugi
- Kodaira Direct Delivery Funeral Service Heart-Work Memorial
- JA Tokyo Central Ceremony Center Co., Ltd.

Best Transportation Response Award

- Ayumi Funeral Service
- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- One Life Co., Ltd.
- Life Ceremony Trust Co., Ltd.
- Aobadai Florist Co., Ltd.

Best Culinary Award

- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- Rikka Co., Ltd.

Best Floral Arrangement Award

- Aiwa Ceremony Ltd.
- Tachihana Funeral Service Co., Ltd.
- Aiko Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Ai Co., Ltd.
- Hanakasou Co., Ltd.
- Kurashi no Tomo Co., Ltd.
- Ceremony Maki Co., Ltd.
- Life Ceremony Trust Co., Ltd.
- Ohara Ceremony Heart Co., Ltd.
- Aoki Funeral Shop/Clary Suma

Best Quotation Award

- Family Funeral Hibiki Ken Oh Atsugi
- Aiko Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Hikari Ceremony Co., Ltd.
- Ceremony Maki Co., Ltd.
- Life Ceremony Trust Co., Ltd.
- Hana no Makoto Co., Ltd.
- Aobadai Florist Co., Ltd.
- Seigan Memory LLC

Best Sound and Lighting Award

- Tachihana Funeral Service Co., Ltd.
- Souen Co., Ltd.
- Aobadai Florist Co., Ltd.

Best Convenient Location Award (Provisional)

- Mitsui Business Co., Ltd.
- Keio Farewell Support Co., Ltd.
- Kodaira Direct Delivery Funeral Service Heart-Work Memorial
- Ohara Ceremony Heart Co., Ltd.
- Aoki Funeral Shop/Clary Suma
- Yokohama Ceremony Co., Ltd.

About the Funeral Review Award

The Funeral Review Award was established to facilitate a more peaceful decision-making process for individuals considering funeral services. The award recognizes funeral services with remarkable accomplishments and high customer satisfaction, allowing consumers to choose with confidence.

Upcoming Schedule

- October 10: Midway Announcement (This Release)
- November 30: Final Announcement & Award Winners Determination
- December 1: Public Opening of Dedicated Website

Overview of the Funeral Review

Available at Funeral Review, this platform aims to alleviate the emotional and temporal difficulties associated with selecting a funeral service by providing reviews from individuals who have undergone the service and detailed information about various funeral service providers.

Main Features for Businesses

- Free Listing: No initial or monthly fees. Start-up and operational costs are completely zero.
- Direct Communication System: Connect directly with the bereaved without intermediaries, fostering trust and understanding of unique strengths.
- Performance-Based Compensation: Fees are incurred only upon actual contracts, allowing zero-risk investment for enhanced customer reach.