Transporting Cremation Ashes - What You Need to Know About

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Transporting cremated remains that are safely sealed in urns for ashes through airlines is a tedious task. While you may be exhausted both mentally and physically, you cannot avoid following the relevant rules for transporting cremation ashes. You should be aware of the rules laid by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and different airlines in this regard. By following all the set rules, you can easily carry the adult urns for ashes through any airlines.

As not everyone is aware of the pre-set rules set by TSA and various airlines, we have prepared a comprehensive that covers everything that you need to know. Read ahead to know more!

TSA Rules & Guidelines

Whether you want to carry the cremated remains to national or international locations, you will have to follow the rules and guidelines set by TSA. In addition, you should also check with the airlines you’ll be traveling and inform the same to the embassy of the foreign country where you will be going. It involves a lot of hassle and time, but it will save you from any last moment challenges. If you are planning to take your keepsake urns for mom with you, then check for the following guidelines.

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• Passengers should only use carry-on bags and checked bags for carrying the cremated remains. Not all airlines will permit carrying ashes in checked bags, so talk to the airlines in advance to avoid last-minute scuffles.
• Have all the necessary documents appropriately arranged. Death certificate, proof of your relationship with the deceased, a document from the funeral verifying the contents of the scattering urns for ashes are some of the documents that you must have.
• Transfer the remains in urns that can be easily scanned. The TSA team should be able to identify what is inside the urn. If you are carrying a necklace to hold ashes and not urns, then it is better to disclose the same to the authorities.
• TSA can try alternative measures to identify the urn contents. Passengers are supposed to co-operate with them.
• If both the initial screening and secondary measures fail to identify the urn contents, then you won’t be allowed to carry it.

Airlines Rules & Guidelines

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If you are yet to purchase the pet remembrance jewelry or urn container, then you should first check the airline rules & guidelines. You should call the respective airline customer support and ask them what rules do they follow for allowing transporting the cremated remains through their airlines. Once you know all the rules, make a checklist, and ensure to tick off each before visiting the airport. Reach the airport a little early, so the concerned authorities can inspect the urn vessel. It will ensure that you don’t miss your flight in the long screening process.

Different airlines have different rules, but they also have a common guideline. The urn should not be more than 22” X 14” X 9” and the material of the urn should be easily scannable. Buy urn that is made of wood, cloth, transparent glass, cardboard, or plastic to pass the screening test easily. You can get such urns from Memorials4U.

Now that you know what rules you should be following, go ahead and plan your travel accordingly. Don’t forget to visit Memorials4U and buy the urn that can make the screening process a breeze.