Buddhist funerals typically are highly ritualized . The town of Kamaishi lacks the resources to cremate the dead . The bodies must be buried in mass graves to prevent a disease outbreak . In this case, it was not an issue of religion or culture but rather a lack of funds and manpower.
Buddhist funerals typically are highly ritualized . The town of Kamaishi lacks the resources to cremate the dead . The bodies must be buried in mass graves to prevent a disease outbreak . Officials say the mass burials are temporary .