How can the USPS know that cremated remains are being shipped?

To increase the visibility of mailpieces containing cremated remains, the outer shipping box (USPS- produced or customer-supplied) containing cremated remains must be marked with Label 139, Cremated Remains, affixed to each side (including top and bottom).

Does USPS ship human remains?

The United States Postal Service® (USPS) is the only shipping company that ships Cremated Remains. To increase the visibility of packages containing cremated remains and to ensure those packages are more secure for processing and a timely delivery, the Postal Service has tools to make shipping Cremated Remains easier.

What is the best way to ship cremated remains?

How much does USPS charge to ship cremated remains?

Because cremated remains must be shipped with the USPS via Priority Mail Express, options for pricing are very limited. Parcels containing cremated remains may typically cost around $25 to $30 for a domestic address, depending on the weight of the package.

Will UPS ship cremated remains?

UPS, DHL, and FedEx will not knowingly accept or transport them. You can ship cremated remains via the USPS provided they are packaged in a strong and durable container and are sent domestically using the USPS Priority Mail Express service.

How to Package and Ship Cremated Remains with USPS®

Can I mail a small amount of ashes?

Cremated Remains may only be shipped using Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail Express International® service for shipping human or animal Cremated Remains domestically and internationally. Priority Mail Express comes with USPS Tracking®.

Can you transfer ashes from one urn to another?

In most cases, for example, your loved one's ashes are inside a plastic bag, which is inside the temporary urn. As a result, transferring the ashes from one vessel to another is as simple as moving a plastic bag from one box to another.

How do cremated remains fly?

Crematory remains in carry-on must pass through the X-ray machine to be screened. If the X-ray operator cannot clear the remains, TSA may apply other, non-intrusive means of resolving the alarm. If the officer cannot determine that the container does not contain a prohibited item, the remains will not be permitted.

Can I take ashes on a plane?

The Transportation Security Administration permits flying with cremated remains both in their carry-on bags and in checked luggage. However, the container should not be made of a material that generates an opaque x-ray image, as TSA agents will be unable to scan the urn to determine what is inside.

How do you transport ashes?

The ashes should be in an air-tight non-metallic container – ideally just keep them in the container you received from the crematorium. If you plan to put them in an urn, then bring the urn separately for the journey, as some urns are difficult to x-ray and may not pass through security screening if they contain ashes.

What is a sift proof container?

Sift proofing is the steps a bulk container manufacturer takes to prevent leakage of product from the bag through the seams. Leakage will lead to a lost product, which ultimately will cost your company money and could mean excess product ends up on the factory floor could cause increased health and safety hazards.

Can you mail pet ashes?

Yes pet ashes, like human ashes, can be mailed providing they are in two containers: the inner, leak-proof container that is well padded for protection, and the outer secure shipping container. In the USA the only service that allows mailing ashes is the United States Postal Service (USPS).

How much are urns for ashes?

Most adult urns cost from about $75 on the low end to around $350 for most popular premium options. Keepsake urns, which hold a small portion of the remains, go for anywhere between $25 and $60 each. Urns that hold the ashes of two people are called companion urns and typically cost $350-600.

Can you take human ashes on a cruise ship?

A guest may bring cremated remains on board. Please note the following procedures and policies: The guest must bring the deceased's Death Certificate. The remains have been cremated by a facility licensed to perform these services and the guest carries a certification of the compliant cremation.

What does human ashes contain?

Cremated remains are mostly dry calcium phosphates with some minor minerals, such as salts of sodium and potassium. Sulfur and most carbon are driven off as oxidized gases during the process, although about 1–4% of carbon remains as carbonate.

What happens if you open an urn?

What Happens If You Open an Urn? Here's what happens when you open the plastic or cardboard urn that you'll receive from the funeral home or crematorium. Inside, you'll find the remains sealed in a plastic bag. You'll be able to see the ashes through the bag.

Can I take my mom's ashes on a plane?

For domestic travel, the TSA allows you to bring cremated remains onto the plane either in your carry on or in your checked luggage. You should carry a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the Disposition Permit, which will be given to you when you receive the cremated remains from our office.

Does American Airlines allow cremated remains?

American Airlines classifies human or pet ashes as “special items.” American Airlines allows you to bring your cremated remains within a carry-on bag. They don't require any special documentation as long as you're flying domestically, though it's still a good idea to bring documentation in case it's requested by TSA.

How long do cremated ashes last?

How long do cremated ashes last? In theory, cremated ashes can last forever. Some funeral homes have ashes from the 19th Century that are still in their urns, and archeologists have been known to discover ashes that are thousands of years old.

Does the skull burst during cremation?

The skull does not burst during cremation. The skull will become fragile and crumble. This gives the illusion of bursting.

Are urns sealed shut?

METAL CREMATION URNS

Carefully place the bag holding the cremated remains into the urn and replace the lid. Metal cremation urns can be permanently sealed using a silicone epoxy or metal glue when you replace the lid.

Can you mail ashes in a necklace?

USPS is the only legal shipping that you can mail ashes in the USA.

How do you transport ashes internationally?

Store the ashes in a temporary container that can be scanned while traveling, and then transfer the cremains into an urn or other container after reaching your destination. Urns that can be scanned include cardboard, cloth, fiberboard, and most wooden urns, plastic and transparent glass.

How do I send cremated remains to China?

For the shipment of ashes, the canceled passport, the Consular Report of Death Abroad, a translated Chinese death certificate, and a cremation certificate, which states that the body has been cremated in accordance with local law and that the urn contains only the remains of the deceased, must accompany the remains.