Guide On How To Ship Cremains

By Christine Graham


The rising need to consider cremated remains transportation is gone up as cremation becomes more popular. There are many cases in which a person dies in a different country or state, was cremated there, but the ashes has to be returned home to the family. Whatever the circumstances may be as to why there is a need to ship cremains, many would often ask how inexpensively and how best could this be done.

When shipping such through service, you have to ensure that the shipment is accompanied by the correct documentation. What you will need to be able to ship it is a copy of the death certificate, cremation certificate, and other authorization forms. The United States Postal Service or USPS is the only service that can ship cremated remains legally.

USPS has a long list of procedures that must be adhered. They require their customers to mail the cremation remains through their priority mail. They will not accept the package when you mail it through their registered mail. Remember that you will have to affix your signature on the receipt of this.

Label 139. The label 139 is acquainted with clients, so they can distinguish the remaining parts effectively and in order to improve their administration. A label that cannot be traced and which must be joined outwardly of your bundle. This is not generally required, but following this will guarantee you that the workers that would deal with your bundle recognizes that the package is carrying remains and for them to handle it carefully with care.

The introduction of this labeling helps improve the handling of these sensitive packages. You may purchase the label 139 from their website. You would have to affix this prior to taking it into their post office. The cost for this will be determined by the PMES cost and the consignment weight. Usually, one package would cost you between 25 dollars to 75 dollars.

Usually cost would be from twenty five to seventy five dollars. For shipment within the United States, make sure that you package your container carefully before sending it to them. Put your contact information inside and label the outside with containing cremated human remains.

You may also transport by air. There are many airline carriers that offers freight or cargo service, which is what you will be using. Of course, you would have to check what their regulations are for this since different airlines have different regulations. Some would require seven days notice and certain documentation.

Many allows taking the cremains as a carry on luggage, but be sure to check with them about this first. You must carry the remains in a permanent or temporary security friendly container that is made from lightweight materials such as wood and plastic. The container when pass through the x ray machine should make the remains visible for it to pass within their protocol.

Your container should pass through the x ray machine without problems. Meaning, the remains must be visible once it passes through the x ray machine. Check with the destination country embassy for international shipping as there may be additional documents required. You usually have two weeks to arrange for one.




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