All About Shipping Ashes
There are countless amounts of reasons why one would need to look into mailing a loved one’s ashes. While doing so can seem pretty straightforward to some, we are here to say that there is a little more to it. In fact, we have come up with some tips and suggestions to keep in mind for the next time you find yourself looking into how to mail a loved one’s cremains. We want you to be as prepared as possible in the future, so read on for some guidance on the matter! Our cremation services in Orlando, FL are widely regarded by all of our customers. Stop in today!
Preparation
Before preparing to ship the remains of the deceased, there are a number of things you’ll want to keep in mind and get finalized beforehand. It’s important that you ensure that you have all of the proper documentation required that various states and governments may ask for when traveling. You should also be prepared with multiple forms of identification, including but not limited to your state identification, birth certificate, passport, and licenses. Additionally, on top of providing your own identification, you’ll also be required to provide identification of the deceased as well to prove that it is in fact them in the urn. Fortunately, the paperwork and certificate prepared by the cremation servicer you used should be sufficient enough to confirm that the deceased is who you say they are. Next, the mode of transportation in which the remains are traveling has an effect on how the remains should be prepared ahead of time. For example, if your loved one is traveling via a shipping company then you may need to look into sift-proof containers for the remains. Additionally, if you plan to have the remains travel by plane then the TSA requires the remains to be stored in a thin, lightweight plastic or wood urn.
Shipping by Air
Shipping a loved one’s remains by air is the fastest method available. If you are properly prepared ahead of time, then getting through security and onto the plane with your loved one’s remains should be no hassle at all. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll want to be sure that you have all of your proper identification along with that of the deceased’s as well. Additionally, you will want to make sure that the container in which the deceased is stored is x-ray compliant. This is because the TSA will not open any containers out of respect for the deceased. It’s worth noting that oftentimes your local cremation servicer can provide you with ash-compliant packaging for such trips.
Shipping Internationally
When shipping internationally, it is required that we remain more vigilant as usual. Depending on when your trip is, we suggest preparing either weeks or even months in advance. Shipping internationally is tricky as rules and regulations vary by country, so no two should be assumed to have the same rules. Germany, for example, requires that ashes be received by a proper crematorium and shipped by a partnering cremation professional.
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