Mrs. Matsuda's funeral

The coffin surrounded by flowers

Henry made a short presentation of recent photos of Mrs. Matsuda and friends

All the flowers were cut and then everyone placed them into the simple coffin.  This is a Japanese tradition.

The funeral began at 11:00 a.m. and went about 70 minutes.  Afterward, the family went to the crematorium.  They ate lunch in a special room there for the family while they waited.  About 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Tanaka and her sons and families returned to the church.