Aishoden funeral home in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, launched the “drive-thru” funeral service on Saturday – the first in the rapidly aging nation. Mourners can burn the traditional incense only by rolling down car windows. /CFP Photo

The service aims to speed up the mourning process for the elderly and those in wheelchairs. Infirm relatives can also participate without going to the altar. It generally takes 15 minutes for people with limited mobility to complete a traditional Japanese funeral ceremony. /CFP Photo

Mourners outside can register on a touchscreen tablet device. Relatives at the altar can also see mourners outside through screens. /CFP Photo