骨ほねを拾ひろう

expression, godan verb (-u)

collect the ashes of the deceased

Refers to the act of picking up the cremated bones of a deceased person, typically done by family members after a funeral.

• 葬そう儀ぎの後あと、親しん族ぞくで骨ほねを拾ひろった。

  After the funeral, the relatives collected the ashes.

expression, godan verb (-u)

look after someone's affairs after their death

Figurative extension: to take care of the deceased's unfinished business, debts, or personal matters. Often used in contexts of loyalty or duty.

• 彼かれは亡なくなった友ゆう人じんの借しゃっ金きんの整せい理りをして、骨ほねを拾ひろった。

  He looked after his deceased friend's affairs by settling his debts.