How To Ship Cremains And Factors To Consider

By Barbara Anderson


Cremains can be described as the ashes of a cremated human body and this process is usually a choice made by the deceased when they were still alive or it is made on the behalf of the deceased by their loved ones. After cremation one may choose to Ship Cremains for various reasons be it to release them in the sea or to reach a loved one who lived in a much further place.

The first requirement when shipping cremains is packaging and it ought to be done correctly and precisely. Choosing the type of package to send the remains is not that big of an issue as others may choose simple and vintage wooden boxes whereas others will choose decorative urns. However, a mandatory requirement is the inclusion of sifting proof to avoid any leakages whatsoever.

When an appropriate packaging has been selected, the package has to be labelled and certain mandatory details included. This helps the postal service to easily and correctly identify your loved ones remains when they are processing and transporting them. On the label, your name should be included, the identity of the contents and the address to which they are being delivered.

The shipping is available domestically and internationally and with domestic shipping, the postal service does have a specific label for ashes, Label 139 and it is preferred when shipping cremains as it makes identification very easy. This type of shipping uses Priority Mail which the United States Postal Service makes available to all, identity of the contents on the label makes the process easier.

When describing this shipping process, one may take it that it is as simple as packing an urn and appearing with it at the checking desk but it is much more complicated. Airlines dont just let one walk in especially with all the security threats that have been going around. After 9/11 U. S put a policy in place in 2004 that requires all urns be thoroughly scanned using an X-ray machine.

When shipping internationally even more policies apply especially since all countries have their own rules and regulations when it comes to the issue. One must first contact the Embassy of the destination to get their review and the rules. To make the process easier, it is advised to work with a well-known funeral home to minimize frustrations and delays.

To make this process easier the best choice of urn would be to use a standard typical easily recognized one that will not stir a controversy while travelling. The process itself is very sensitive and it does not require unnecessary confrontations. Most staff will be unfamiliar with the tool whether genuinely or ignorantly and to avoid more stress it is best to just use a simple urn.

Despite all the hindrances one may face, there are companies dedicated to making this emotional and draining process go by smoothly. United States Postal Service is one of the companies that has made it easy provided you use the Label 139 they have issued to their clients as an attempt to ease the burden.




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