This article explores the various ways that the Japanese honor their dead, from traditional funeral ceremonies to posthumous names and death anniversaries. It discusses practices such as wakes and processions, memorial services and Buddhist rites, wearing black clothing, sending condolence money, refraining from attending parties, visiting gravesites regularly, giving donations and making offerings at temples on special days. It also explains posthumous names and death anniversaries which are both ways of ensuring that those who have passed away will never be forgotten by their loved ones.