South Korea’s cremation rate has reached 94%, signifying a strong cultural shift away from traditional burial practices. Despite this overwhelming preference for cremation, current funeral policies and regulations remain heavily focused on land-based burials. This discrepancy is prompting calls for a comprehensive review and modernization of existing frameworks. Experts argue that the continued emphasis on burial is inefficient and unsustainable, given the nation’s limited land resources. They advocate for revising regulations to better reflect the current cremation trend and accommodate evolving societal needs. The issue highlights a gap between public practice and governmental policy in the realm of funeral arrangements. Addressing this imbalance is seen as crucial for optimizing land use and better serving the preferences of the population.