PreservationPreservation
We slow decomposition so families can take their time saying goodbye, without relying on dry ice.
Embalming
We want to say goodbye
with the face you remember
IMS JAPAN — embalming for dignified mortuary care
DepartureA loved one’s journey
IMS JAPAN — embalming for mortuary sanitation (preservation & restoration) Farewells that stay in your heart, through embalming
To preserve the dignity of the deceased and help those left behind say goodbye without regret, embalming — “mortuary sanitation and preservation” — has continued to evolve. Procedures that restore and preserve the deceased while incorporating scientific preservation and disinfection are advanced skills entrusted only to those with extensive knowledge and experience.
ABOUT USEmbalmingWhat is embalming?
Embalming is “mortuary sanitation and preservation”: through preservation, disinfection, restoration, and cosmetic work, it delays decomposition, maintains the deceased for a set period, and helps them appear as they did in life.
Grief careGrief care
Embalming as grief careEmbalming plays an important role in supporting the hearts of bereaved families and those who were close to the deceased — what we call “grief care.”
By bringing their appearance closer to how they were in life — the face you hold in memory — we walk alongside families in their grief.
FlowThe embalming process
After disinfection, specialized equipment replaces waste matter in the vessels with preserving fluid. Restoration and cosmetics help the deceased look natural and closer to how they were in life, which also supports families emotionally.
Replacing blood and waste with preserving fluid
to maintain the deceased for a set period
Our serviceEmbalmingEmbalming
Embalming (mortuary sanitation and preservation) prepares the deceased so families can receive them in the best possible condition for farewell.
Our embalming specialists support you wholeheartedly so you can say goodbye without regret.
Our serviceOverseas transportationRepatriation
We assist with returning your loved one home — as a whole body or after cremation.
Experienced embalmers support families with care when you are far from home and facing uncertainty.
Our serviceAccident / RepairRestoration
Support from police and local authorities
Since 2003, Saitama Prefecture has provided post–forensic autopsy care for those who died in incidents or accidents. At IMS JAPAN we carry out post-autopsy preparation of the deceased at the request of law enforcement.
CSRDisaster supportDisaster support
Embalming was used for victims who required long-term preservation for identification after the 1995 Great Hanshin–Awaji Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
IMS JAPAN employs staff who hold reserve Self-Defense Force qualifications.
Customer's voiceTestimonials
For your loved one
Kawaguchi, Saitama — teens
During a long illness, and with COVID-19, we could not visit as often as we wished. They were so kind...
For your loved one
Kawaguchi, Saitama — 50s
My mother had grown frail after a long illness. After embalming, she looked like the strong mother I remembered...
For your loved one
Kawaguchi, Saitama — 50s
My father died in a traffic accident with severe facial injuries. When we saw him after embalming...For loved oneSocial response
CSR: For society
As a company dedicated to embalming, IMS JAPAN applies its expertise and skills to activities including embalming support in disasters.
CSR: For society