There are regions, such as in some parts of Hokkaido, where it is common for non-family members to attend only the tsuya and not the funeral as it is more difficult to attend funerals because of work.
また、昼間に勤務などで葬儀に参列できないなどで、近親者以外は通夜のみ出席をし、葬儀には出席しないのが一般的な地域もある（北海道の一部の地域など）。