If you Need to Travel with the Cremated Remains, here are Some Considerations

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home • July 25, 2022

In case you need to travel with the cremated remains, Schrader-Howell Funeral Home is here with some tips and considerations to take prior to booking the trip.

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Once individuals have gone through the cremation services in Plymouth Township, MI, they may need to take their loved one's ashes to a specific destination. Traveling by air may have its own set of specific requirements that need to be followed, so we will discuss some tips and considerations to make the overall process an easier one.


If You Need to Fly Domestically


It's not uncommon for individuals to need to travel with cremated remains. Airlines understand this, so they allow the ashes to be transported, but they will need to determine if they will be air cargo, a carry-on, or checked luggage.


One way to help identify this is by going to the airline's website and looking up the section about cremated remains because it can help give you insight into the process that's required. You also want to do this at least a week in advance to ensure that you have all the appropriate documentation and information in place and to avoid any flight delays.


You will also want to check with the TSA because you will need to go through security with the remains, and they have their own set of rules and regulations. The TSA we'll never open the urn that you choose to transport the remains in. This means that the container you select will need to be easily scanned, so you will want to consider the vessel's materials.


Some of the best options to choose from are plastic, cloth, cardboard, fiberboard, and would because these can give a clear scanning image as you're going through security. You will also want to make sure you have any critical information attached to the urn, including the death certificate, cremation certificate karma, and any other funeral-related documents required.


If you still need more information about the point of the destination you're traveling to, you can also reach out to a funeral director to ensure you have any pertinent information for that area.


International Travel


Transporting the remains internationally can be a more complicated process because each country will have its own set of rules and regulations involving the transportation of the remains. One of the most helpful ways you can get the correct information is by contacting the embassy of the country you plan to visit.


Having the correct information is essential, so it's recommended to speak to someone over the phone or via email instead of relying on websites because they can be unreliable. You can also reach out to a funeral director in the country you're traveling to because they can give you information about local laws and things you will need to consider.


Professionally Minded and Locally Trusted


Cremation services in Plymouth Township, MI, are just one way to honor a loved one after they have passed on, and if you're looking for local professionals, we offer you compassionate support. We have been in business since 1904 and are a trusted name in our community so contact us today if you need to schedule an appointment.

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