A temple's provision of perpetual memorial services for the deceased, often involving long-term placement of remains (e.g., perpetual graves or memorials) and ongoing rites.
高齢の両親のために永代供養を申し込んだ。
I applied for perpetual memorial services for my elderly parents.
子どもがいない家庭では、永代供養を希望する人が増えている。
Among households without children, more people are opting for perpetual memorial services.
永代供養の費用や手続きについて寺務所で相談した。
I consulted the temple office about the costs and procedures for perpetual memorial services.