Tuesday 23 April 2019

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 through service, ensure that you accompany the shipment with all the correct documentation needed. The documentation should include a photo copy of the death certificate, the cremation certificate, and the authorization forms. The USPS is the only postal service that can transport cremains legally.

The company has a long list of protocols that should be adhered to. USPS requires all customers to mail cremains via their priority mail express. They will no longer be accepting those that are mailed via the registered mail service and a receipt signature will be needed for human ashes.

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 of these carriers also allows you to take the cremains as a carry on luggage. Check with your carrier first about what will be needed and done in order to do this. According to the TSA guidelines, the container you use for this has to be security friendly and is made with lightweight materials like wood and plastic.

For shipping internationally, check the embassy of the destination country. There are countries have specific guidelines when it comes to receiving them and there might be additional documentation required. Hope this information is able to answer all your questions about shipping cremains.




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