 A "tsuya" (wake) was held at Azumazeki stable on December 18 with Akebono, for whom Ushiomaru was a "tsukebito", in attendance despite ill health.The funeral was held on December 19, with the former Azumazeki Oyakata (ex-Takamiyama) attending and the chair of the Sumo Association Hakkaku giving the memorial address.Takamisakari was confirmed as Ushiomaru's successor to the Azumazeki stable in January 2020.