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Cremation Urns and Air Traveling
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The information below regarding cremation urns and traveling with cremains is very important so
we have decided to list exactly what the TSA requires for Air Travel and cremation.
Note: This information is from the Transportation Security Administration
We understand how painful losing a loved one is, and we respect anyone traveling with crematory
remains. Passengers are allowed to carry a crematory cremation urn container as part of their
carry-on luggage, but the container must pass through the X-ray machine. If the container is made
of a material that generates an opaque image and prevents the Transportation Security Officer
from clearly being able to see what is inside, then the container cannot be allowed through the
security checkpoint.
Out of respect to the deceased and their family and friends, under no circumstances will an officer
open the container even if the passenger requests this be done. Documentation from the funeral
home is not sufficient to carry a crematory container through security and onto a plane without
screening.
You may transport the urn as checked baggage provided that it is successfully screened. We will
screen the urn for explosive materials/devices using a variety of techniques; if cleared, it will be
permitted as checked baggage only.
Some airlines do not allow cremated remains as checked baggage so please check with your air
carrier before attempting to transport a crematory container in checked baggage.
Cremation urns containers are made from many different types of materials, all with varying
thickness. At present, we cannot state for certain whether your particular cremation urn container
can successfully pass through an X-ray machine. However, we suggest that you purchase a
temporary or permanent crematory container made of a lighter weight material such as wood or
plastic that can be successfully X-rayed. We will continue to work with funeral home associations to
provide additional guidance in the future