Local companies offering mortuary services, and the repatriation of remains, include Shinjuku’s Sanyu Life (03 3341 6664, www.sanyu-life.co.jp), the nationwide Air Mortuary Service (0120 06 5191), and Saitama’s International Mortuary Services Japan (048 261 3302). The embassy of the deceased can provide additional options, and may be able to facilitate arrangements. Cremation before repatriation costs around ¥500,000 and embalming costs about ¥1.5 million.