I took my husbands ashes with me from the US to Scotland where he’s buried on the plane with me. I had to have a signed document showing it had been sealed from the funeral home showing it had not been opened or tampered with. The people at British Airways were absolutely fantastic. They knew it was a difficult time for me and they were just out of this world.
I brought my mother's cremaines back home in my carry on. I used the plastic container and had the documents and it was absolutely no problem at all at tsa or the airport. Easiest thing I had to do since her death. The funeral home/crematorium will walk you through it and give you the necessary documents. Mine even gave me a check list.
Did this just a couple of months ago. The mortuary will help you select a TSA-compliant urn (e.g., the wooden example Kari provided). We informed TSA before the X-Ray/Scanner line that we had cremains. They took us aside, opened the carry on bag, removed the both urns, X-Rayed and swabbed both, and replaced them. It was handled respectfully and gently. I don’t know what the swabs are supposed to detect, but it was done gently and professionally by the officer. We offered the paperwork (DCs and the permit Kari mentioned, which my vary from state to state but it basically identifies the decedent as the cremains) but TSA chose not to review the documents. They expressed their condolences, repacked the bag they way they found it, and we were off. No issues with the airline. Hope this helps. Thanks, Kari.
We flew from Texas to California on United in April, 2022. We carried the cremated remains in a wooden box from Neptune Society on the airplane. No one from the airline asked us for documentation. They did go through the Xray machine. Nobody opened the box but it took about 10 additional minutes for TSA to also scan it separately. They were very respectful. It was heavy but it was important to my husband, so he carried them.
There was a '60's TV commercial made for American Tourister Luggage Co. where a real gorilla was handling one of their pieces illustrating how their baggage stood up to the test simulating ruthless handlers. This commercial came to mind when you mentioned placing cremated remains in checked baggage.
Your timing is funny. My sister and I were just talking about this because my sister is getting ready to move out of state and I am possibly going to also and we were talking about transporting our mom who recently passed at the end of February. We had her cremated because that was what she wanted and we were talking about how to best transport time. We got into the topic of flying.
Real question - I want to transport my pet’s ashes via carryon on Southwest (domestic). There’s a little cremation card that came with the box, but I think that’s it. I guess hope for the best?
That is definitely something I think most all pet parents think about! I’m sure Kari will be able to at least point us in the correct direction about this! Because no matter what my animals are going to be with me!
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Uncle Willam died and he wanted his cremains to be placed in the family cemetery in Germany. The German consulate people were just insane. They were demanding that my wife and the cremains fly on separate flights! (This back in the '90's when Germany was in reunification mode) Willam wound up in a plastic bag in checked luggage. No problem getting him through customs! We still laugh about it! 😁
Thanks for posting, Kari. Good timing. I’m getting older, and thinking about end of life options. I know I want to be cremated, but thinking I want to be buried in my former home of San Diego (I currently live in Ohio). This gives me a place to start. Thanks!
Hi KARI good information even though I probably won't ever be traveling with any cremated remains it is still interesting to know. 😊I have been a little side tracked as I have been following the LORI VALLOW DAYBELL murder case. It is so involved and a very sad story. 😢It's out of Idaho. Have you heard of it?
How do you transport a person that wants to be buried in a casket, if a person died in a different state back to the state where the person is going to be buried at?
The funeral home will make arrangements with the airline. Example, died in New York but had a burial plot in Texas. The funeral home that embalmed them will hand off to airline on tarmac. The receiver funeral home will pick up from airline on tarmac. Casket never actually touches the ground at airport. It is flown in the bottom of the plane not open but unlocked due to pressure changes.
Thank you for this information. I am about to travel to the US Virgin Islands with my mother cremation on American Airlines. The funeral home gave her remains to me inside of a box that had a bag with the ashes inside. However I'm making her a personalized cultured marble urn to be buried in. Is that type of urn able to go through the xray without a problem? I have read that it can, but now I'm wondering if I should leave her in the box from the funeral home then transfer the ashes there. Also is it true that all ashes must be sealed before going on the flight? The box can not be sealed but the cultured marble urn can. Also, do I need other documents from the funeral home? I have her certificate of death and cremation certificate? Do I need anything else? I will be taking her remains from there into the British territory. I have a permit for that. Sorry for the long message and all the questions, but this is very important to me.💔
I don't know I know my sister has a keepsake urn of my mom she traveled from Rhode Island to Texas and back I don't know where she had to do to get on with the keepsake urn I don't know if it's the same procedure as having the regular learn not only that urn was brass so I don't know how that would go through the metal detector either
I need to transport my mother’s ashes within the US to my brother. Can I carry on the empty metal urn, and then have the cremated remains in a container that can be x-rayed?
I took my husbands ashes with me from the US to Scotland where he’s buried on the plane with me. I had to have a signed document showing it had been sealed from the funeral home showing it had not been opened or tampered with. The people at British Airways were absolutely fantastic. They knew it was a difficult time for me and they were just out of this world.
thank you for sharing!
I brought my mother's cremaines back home in my carry on. I used the plastic container and had the documents and it was absolutely no problem at all at tsa or the airport. Easiest thing I had to do since her death. The funeral home/crematorium will walk you through it and give you the necessary documents. Mine even gave me a check list.
thank you for sharing
Did this just a couple of months ago. The mortuary will help you select a TSA-compliant urn (e.g., the wooden example Kari provided).
We informed TSA before the X-Ray/Scanner line that we had cremains. They took us aside, opened the carry on bag, removed the both urns, X-Rayed and swabbed both, and replaced them. It was handled respectfully and gently.
I don’t know what the swabs are supposed to detect, but it was done gently and professionally by the officer.
We offered the paperwork (DCs and the permit Kari mentioned, which my vary from state to state but it basically identifies the decedent as the cremains) but TSA chose not to review the documents.
They expressed their condolences, repacked the bag they way they found it, and we were off.
No issues with the airline.
Hope this helps. Thanks, Kari.
thank you for sharing!
We flew from Texas to California on United in April, 2022. We carried the cremated remains in a wooden box from Neptune Society on the airplane. No one from the airline asked us for documentation. They did go through the Xray machine. Nobody opened the box but it took about 10 additional minutes for TSA to also scan it separately. They were very respectful. It was heavy but it was important to my husband, so he carried them.
thank you for sharing!
Very informative as always, Kari! Oh and great catch with the urn lid! 😂👍
Glad you liked it!!
There was a '60's TV commercial made for American Tourister Luggage Co. where a real gorilla was handling one of their pieces illustrating how their baggage stood up to the test simulating ruthless handlers. This commercial came to mind when you mentioned placing cremated remains in checked baggage.
lol
Your timing is funny. My sister and I were just talking about this because my sister is getting ready to move out of state and I am possibly going to also and we were talking about transporting our mom who recently passed at the end of February. We had her cremated because that was what she wanted and we were talking about how to best transport time. We got into the topic of flying.
ahhh perfect!
Thanks Kari
You're welcome!
Real question - I want to transport my pet’s ashes via carryon on Southwest (domestic). There’s a little cremation card that came with the box, but I think that’s it. I guess hope for the best?
yes that will work!
That is definitely something I think most all pet parents think about! I’m sure Kari will be able to at least point us in the correct direction about this! Because no matter what my animals are going to be with me!
This was very informative.
Thank you!
Hi Kari,how are you, I have to
Hi Kari,how are you I have to be honest with you,I started to follow you not to long ago,but now I see you every time you go live,love it,you are the best,tks for all the information you give us,😘
Thank you!
Uncle Willam died and he wanted his cremains to be placed in the family cemetery in Germany. The German consulate people were just insane. They were demanding that my wife and the cremains fly on separate flights! (This back in the '90's when Germany was in reunification mode) Willam wound up in a plastic bag in checked luggage. No problem getting him through customs! We still laugh about it! 😁
thank you for sharing!
Thanks for posting, Kari. Good timing. I’m getting older, and thinking about end of life options. I know I want to be cremated, but thinking I want to be buried in my former home of San Diego (I currently live in Ohio). This gives me a place to start. Thanks!
thanks!!
Wow - this is something I truly never thought of. This is fascinating.
Hi KARI good information even though I probably won't ever be traveling with any cremated remains it is still interesting to know. 😊I have been a little side tracked as I have been following the LORI VALLOW DAYBELL murder case. It is so involved and a very sad story. 😢It's out of Idaho. Have you heard of it?
yes I have
Another wonderful video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting video. Thanks.
You're welcome
How do you transport a person that wants to be buried in a casket, if a person died in a different state back to the state where the person is going to be buried at?
The funeral home will make arrangements with the airline. Example, died in New York but had a burial plot in Texas. The funeral home that embalmed them will hand off to airline on tarmac. The receiver funeral home will pick up from airline on tarmac. Casket never actually touches the ground at airport. It is flown in the bottom of the plane not open but unlocked due to pressure changes.
the funeral home will coordinate ground or air transportation whichever is more economical
cool video and you know your stuff i learn differnt stuff
Thanks for watching!
Bring documents anyway stuff happens.
My aunt tried to do this decades ago w nothing 🙄
They did open it at ever point
:) thank you
Thanks for the information
My pleasure
REALLY great info!!!👍🏼😎
thanks!
What about on a cruise? We both want to be in the Caribbean.
I would be very careful. It is illegal to spread them without a permit and permission
@@KaritheMortician Thanks, would the cruise line give the permit and permission?
It’s good for this. But makes you wonder if bad people will take out the remains and replace them with something else.
yep would be an easy way
I wonder if that’s what they swab the container for, specifically drug or explosive residue.
I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again….😂
exactly!
What procedure is done to travel internationally (Cambodia) with cremation for ash scattering?
My husband's ashes are in a biodegradable urn. I'm guessing that will pass muster when being x-rayed?
I am confused. You said they were heavy. I just held my Sister-in-law’s ashes. They were surprisingly light. I estimated less than two pounds.
cremated remains of an adult will be on average 4-8 pounds and 4-8 cups.
Thank you for this information.
I am about to travel to the US Virgin Islands with my mother cremation on American Airlines. The funeral home gave her remains to me inside of a box that had a bag with the ashes inside. However I'm making her a personalized cultured marble urn to be buried in. Is that type of urn able to go through the xray without a problem? I have read that it can, but now I'm wondering if I should leave her in the box from the funeral home then transfer the ashes there.
Also is it true that all ashes must be sealed before going on the flight? The box can not be sealed but the cultured marble urn can.
Also, do I need other documents from the funeral home? I have her certificate of death and cremation certificate? Do I need anything else? I will be taking her remains from there into the British territory. I have a permit for that.
Sorry for the long message and all the questions, but this is very important to me.💔
If you are only taking a small amount to be spread in a certain area, can you just carry some ashes in a small vial, that can fit in your pocket?
Can I place the sealed plastic bag of cremains in a carton box or plastic Tupperware for travel?
I'm under the impression you had to have a 3 paper that said it's not hazard material.
Only for international
@@KaritheMortician Thank you
The US consulate on the other end or the consulate of the country you are traveling to?
country traveling to
I don't know I know my sister has a keepsake urn of my mom she traveled from Rhode Island to Texas and back I don't know where she had to do to get on with the keepsake urn I don't know if it's the same procedure as having the regular learn not only that urn was brass so I don't know how that would go through the metal detector either
yes it would all be the same. in a small quantity they may not question it on an xray
I need to transport my mother’s ashes within the US to my brother. Can I carry on the empty metal urn, and then have the cremated remains in a container that can be x-rayed?
You have to have a death certificate with it a urn can have anything in it that looks like ashes that isn't
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