The Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin offers 2 weekends for combined Bon Mairi and Hatsubon services.
Combined Bon Mairi Services:
July 27 (Saturday): 10 am & 5 pm
August 3 (Saturday): 10 am & 5 pm
Combined Hatsubon Services:
July 28 (Sunday): 5 pm
August 4 (Sunday): 5 pm
(Hatsubon is the first Obon service following the passing of a loved one.)
Reservations for the combined services are recommended, though we will take walk-ins for each service. Reservations for private Obon family services will be taken by appointment as usual.
If participating in our Combined Hatsubon service, please submit a photograph of your loved one if possible to the business office at office@hawaiibetsuin.org for a slideshow that will be presented during the service.
We hope that this schedule will help give you more options on choosing a convenient time for your family to attend.
About Bon Mairi Services
Bon Mairi services give people a special moment to reflect, remember and feel gratitude to those who came before us. Gathering together provides a chance to be surrounded by the love and support of others-in a universal spiritual family experiencing many of the same feelings and emotions. As we reach out as a community to support each other and realize our common experiences and values, we strengthen our connection and understanding of ourselves.