The USPS also recommends that the siftproof container then be placed in a sealed plastic bag. Publication This publication from the USPS will take you step-bu-step on how to package and ship cremated remains domestically and internationally. Shipping the cremated ashes may cause some stress about being apart from the ashes and there are some ways that may help alleviate any stress. Families may choose to keep a memory of the deceased with them - a favorite sweatshirt they always wore or a ball cap they were never without.
Memorial coins or photo engraved jewelry can be engraved with the image of their loved one and provide a visual reminder of the deceased. This reinforces the connection while there is temporary separation from the ashes during shipment. Families may also elect to hold onto a small amount of the cremated ashes.
Keepsake urns are small and hold anywhere from 2 to 6 cubic inches of cremains and give families a way to not be completely without their loved one.
Cremation jewelry is another alternative that affords families a way to hold onto a very small portion of the ashes a pinch of cremated remains and keep that connection in the interim.
At Everlasting Memories, we want to help make transporting the cremated ashes of your loved one as easy as we possibly can for families. Using the travel urn is easy. Updated September 7, by Frances Kay. The loss of those we love is an emotional experience and the added stress of air travel with the cremated ashes of the deceased can have a profound effect on your emotional state. Ashes may be transported in carry on bags or checked bags.
Have documentation in order to be checked by the agent. A temporary container or travel urn is encouraged. TSA may try alternative measures if they cannot determine what is in the container.
When secondary measures do not clear the ashes of a prohibited item. TSA Helpful Links. Call the airline. Get your documentation together. Plan to arrive early. Check in with the airline upon arrival. Make sure the urn meets airline and TSA requirements. The cremated ashes container cannot be any larger than these measurements. Scannable : The container that holds the cremated ashes must be scannable. Airline Helpful Links. International Tips For Transporting Ashes.
Contact the country's embassy that you will be traveling to. Embassy in Nassau Phone: Embassy in Beijing Phone: Costa Rica. Embassy in San Jose Phone: [] Dominican Republic. Embassy in Santo Domingo Phone: Embassy in Paris Phone: [33] 1 Hong Kong. Consulate General in Hong Kong Phone: Embassy in New Delhi Phone: Embassy in Jerusalem Phone: Embassy in Kingston Phone: Embassy in Tokyo Phone: Embassy in Madrid Phone: Embassy in Bern Phone: 70 United Kingdom.
Embassy in London Phone: [44] 0 20 Ask the funeral home. Alternative Ways To Transport Cremains. Ashes must be shipped through Priority Mail Express.
The cremated ashes must be packed in a siftproof container. Padding around the inner container is strongly suggested. Submit your question below for a chance to be answered in one of our videos! If a loved one has passed away and you need immediate assistance please fill out the form on this page. If you would like information on planning cremation for a future need please contact us here.
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Airplane travel can be overwhelming by itself, but flying with the ashes of your loved one can be an especially daunting, emotional task. So here are 7 pieces of advice we want to offer you right off the bat to help you better prepare for your flight:.
Did you know? Wood urns are easily screened at airport security checkpoints and generally accepted as carry-on luggage, depending on the airline.
Click here to see the many wood cremation urns offered by Northwest Urns. As of this writing, the following are the top 5 U. TSA itself does not require documentation to travel with cremated remains, but airlines have their own policies. In general, however, you can expect to obtain and show proof of any of the following official documents:. It may seem like there are a lot of rules to follow in regards to transporting an urn.
One of the ways TSA can ensure safety for all airline passengers is to inspect urns, via non-invasive means, to ensure that nothing dangerous is hiding inside them.
This non-invasive means of checking is more often than not carried out via X-ray. While TSA regulations do not endorse any one type of urn, some urns are more suitable than others when it comes to X-ray screening.
As mentioned above, light-weight plastic or cardboard urns are acceptable, as are wood urns and fabric urns. Ceramic urns , so long as they do not contain lead, are also acceptable and should pass screening with no issue.
Metal and lead-lined urns are not recommended. Per TSA, if X-ray screening is not sufficient, there are other options available for clearing the urn for transport without having to open the container. So even if you do have a metal urn, you may be able to fly with it. Check with the airline first!
For the most worry-free carry-on, we recommend wood urns or our line of silk-covered urns. The fabric urns are simply a plastic urn covered in a beautiful silk fabric in your choice of color. Highly recommended for when going through airport security. Best yet, they are TSA-certified to pass through screening easily, meaning less stress for you. While it may be an option, keep in mind that checked items are not always handled with gentleness. There are a lot of suitcases and other items that have to be sorted through by workers.
There will also be conveyor belts involved and a routine lack of exclusivity that is simply out of your control. Lastly, there is also the unfortunate possibility that checked items may be lost along the way. If you do choose carry-on, you can keep the urn safe and secure in your bag or suitcase. That said, they do recommend getting in touch with the customs authority in your destination country to confirm their particular policies concerning arrival with the urn. For flights entering the U.
They have their own policies when it comes to human remains entering the country. It could be! If you do not need to travel to the destination with the cremated remains in your possession, you have the option of shipping them instead. To mail the ashes, all you have to do is visit your local post office, where they will guide you through the packaging and labeling procedures.
We hope that you found this article to be informative and helpful as a general guideline for flying with ashes. Remember, this flight is going to be an emotional one, so good for you for researching what to expect ahead of time.
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