Ash releasing is often believed to be an act for setting one free. It also offers an opportunity to memorialize your loved ones in a way that is unique to them. In the process of planning memorial ceremonies for your loved ones, you have to decide what to do with the remains of the individual. Many people choose to release the ashes of their loved ones in different ways according to their cultural or religious beliefs.

If you are looking for uniques ways of releasing ashes of your loved one, this article covers 5 unique ash releasing ceremony ideas to give the remains a final rest.

1. Ringing Ashes

As the name suggests, this involves releasing the ashes around an object ( most times the object is a personal belonging that the deceased cherished the most). Sometimes, it can be other objects such as trees, or a memorial to recognize the place of the scattering.

During the scattering, family members can step forward one at a time and say some words about the deceased. However, there are no strict rules to follow when doing this and this can also be done according to your own inspiration.

2. Scattering Over Water

Water symbolizes many things to many people. Some people see it as an infinity sign, which can depict traveling to the heavens and then fall back to the earth as rain. This old ideology of releasing ashes into the water also gives the importance of water in many religions and culture.

This method of releasing the ashes in water is done by gently releasing the ashes in a large water body or putting the ashes in a biodegradable urn and releasing that in the water body.

 In recent times, scattering ashes over water are done by air or using ship or boat. Sometimes, families can also release the ashes into the water body from the bank of the water body.

 However, before doing this, the family members should get permission from the local authorities before releasing the ashes into the water bodies in the cases of a public ash dispersal. This is to ensure the process is done according to the rules and regulations of the land.

 

3.   Aerial Scattering

This is similar to the method discussed above (scattering over water) except that this involves releasing the ashes over a larger area. Aerial scattering can be done by helicopter, plane or other available methods. Some people even use skydivers to help in the releasing of ashes over a particular area.

To provide a form of lasting memory, some aerial scattering agency may offer a certificate documenting the date and time of the aerial release. Also, video recording may be done to document the process of the scattering.

4.   Trenching

Trenching is different from other methods of releasing ashes and some families have adopted this unique way of memorializing their loved ones. Trenching involves digging a shallow pit in the ground and the ashes are placed in the trench and gently covered with soil. Depending on your personal preference, it can be done by a family member or you can use the service of a funeral director.

You can also become innovative by making the trench in a unique shape. It could be the shape of a heart of any other as deemed fit by the family.

5.   Casting

This method is the act of scattering ashes to the wind and this doesn’t have to be done in a particular location. While casting the ashes, you have to take note that the weight of the remains are often heavier than what people imagine. This means that you have to consider the direction of the wind before you scatter the ash.

Also, the casting can be done by one member of the family or each member present can be given a part of the remains to cast at the same time in a form of making a toast.

Conclusion

Like other methods of burial ceremonies, ash releasing ceremony has the same importance. Whatever method you have chosen to say the final goodbye to your loved ones, the most important thing is to do this in the right way and create a long lasting memory of setting your loved ones free.

 

Burial at sea is the disposal of the remains of the dead usually from a ship or boat into the sea. It is also a means of final disposition of remains and is mostly done by the navies. There have been cases where a family would have to follow the wish of their dead loved one to be buried at sea. If the deceased wish ends up being carried out that does not mean the sea will fulfill the end of the bargain.

The family might just deposit the body for permanent rest in the sea but there is a possibility that the body might float offshore where it has been deposited. To avoid something like this there are instructions on how to properly bury your loved one at sea. 

Firstly, all necessary permissions must be gotten from the local authorities for burying intact remains at sea. The body should be placed in a metal casket of four times the weight of the deceased body. The body should be taken three nautical miles out to sea and placed 600 ft deep or 1800 ft deep depending on the area. 

The family may also wish to put flower and wreaths but these must be able to decompose and can be placed at the sight of burial.

Things You May Not Know About Burial at Sea

It is necessary to know that anyone can be buried at sea.  Although most people buried at sea are deceased sailors or navy personnel. The person being buried must not undergo any form of embalmment and must be wrapped in a light biodegradable clothing.

The sea is very large, it really is, but this does not mean that you can go to any part of the sea to deposit the remains of the deceased. It must be done somewhere where there is a little risk of the body returning to the shore as a result of strong currents or disturbance by fishing nets for commercial purposes.

If you’re considering burial at sea, this article discusses top 5 reasons you should consider before making a final decision.

Top 5 Reasons Why Burial at Sea is Good for You

1. Sea burials are cheaper compared to other types of burial. In some places, burial ceremonies have become a burden to most families especially the poor ones. In places where burial land is scarce, the land burial is money consuming.

A party has to be thrown for the dead, food and drinks have to be served at the party. Souvenirs are even given out to appreciate the guests for coming. An expensive car and coffin are used to carry the dead to its final resting place which has to be maintained either monthly or yearly depending on the family.

Other forms of burial like cryonics, space burial and plastination also involve a lot of expenses. But in sea burial, one’s family is not bothered about the expenses, a grave or headstone are not required and the process of embalming is not also involved.

2. The second reason is its simplicity. In burial at sea, the need for an elaborate traditional ground ceremony is removed. It is really a simple way of burying the dead loved ones. 

3. The third reason is a concern for the environment. The traditional ground burial consumes a lot of space in the earth and most of the times have to do with a heavy dose of chemicals (in cases when the body is embalmed). In places like the Philippines where land is scarce, burial at sea might be the right option for them. 

4. Burial at sea is very flexible. In a situation whereby a casket will have to be transported from the cemetery to its resting place, the cremated ashes which are stored in an urn and taken to the sea to be scattered is much easier and time-saving.

5. Lastly, burial at sea prevents the case where a site or place where one has been buried to be abandoned. This happens when the family members have traveled out or are long gone and leave the site unkempt and not properly maintained. I have seen some graves with grasses sprouting out of them due to the fact that there is no one to care for such places but in a burial at sea, such a thing does not happen.

On a final note, sea is a very quiet place, it is so peaceful and calm. And it is in this same place that kings, queens, noble men and women, the rich, the poor and commoners are buried and they are all indistinguishable.

We all know that one day death will eventually come knocking on our door and after that will be our burial. Not long ago, people didn’t have options of how they wanted to go. Today, there are a lot of options which can either please you or make you overwhelmed.

First is the traditional ground burial, which is the most common method of being buried. Here the dead bodies are put in a coffin and buried 6ft under in a cemetery or other designated locations. Most of the time headstones are placed above the ground over the location of the corpse whose name, date of birth and death is inscribed on them.

Another is cremation which involves the exposure of the body to excessive heat causing it to burn and then ashes are left behind. After cremation, the ashes are given to the family who may decide to spread them out in a special place or place them near especially in an urn. Mummification which is mostly practiced in Egypt, might send chills down your spine. It is fascinating to know that this type of burial has been modernized and is still in use today although it is not common.

Mummified bodies undergo a process of being submerged in a container (tank) of liquid for its preservation. The tree burial might sound funny to you because it is rarely heard of, but it is common in the Philippines to protect the bodies from wild beasts. It involves putting the bodies in a tree or tree trunk after hiding them in a casket or blanket that are tied into the branches of the tree.

Research is still being made on cryonics, this type of burial is used for people who are brain dead. The body is frozen and there is belief that the person could be revived one day with the aid of advanced technology.

Tree planting is also one of the burials where the corpses ashes are placed into the soil with a seed to plant a tree. Mind you this does not affect the DNA of the tree or alter the growth in any way.

The space burial is done by launching ashes or the full remains of the deceased into space using a rocket. This kind of burial is one of the most interesting and it is really cool although it is expensive.

Then we have plastination where all liquids from the body are removed and sucked dry, but the main tissues are allowed to remain. Plastination is done to prevent the body from decaying. The body turns into a plastic and is made to look like a mannequin – for reference source on the mannequin check out the corpse bride, La pascualita. This can further be used for educational purposes.

The sea burial which is based on cultural, recourse and religion reasons involves bodies wrapped into a blanket and thrown into the sea on a tiny rowing boat made of wood. It is also the disposal of remains of the deceased in the ocean from a ship or boat.

Burial At Sea and Why it is Becoming Popular? 

Apart from these kinds of burial, there are lots more. But you should know that burial at sea is becoming more and more common. It is practiced mostly among sailors and even shown in the movies! The burial at sea cannot just be carried out anyhow, there are regulations guiding it. One of such is the U.S. federal regulations for burial or scattering at sea found IN the CFR title 40, 229.1 in the section from the code of federal regulations. It states that a normal and accepted method for water burial should be used and not a weird one. The water depth must be 600ft except in areas near Florida and Mississippi river delta where water depth must be 1800ft. The body should be made to sink to the bottom of the sea quickly and permanently. The burial should be reported to the local EPA within 30 days. 

Burial at sea is gaining popularity based on the fact that it is much less expensive which helps the family to fulfill the wishes of their dead loved ones (for most people prefer being buried at sea) and to remain financially responsible. It is also a means of honoring the dead as found among the navy and also by private citizens in most countries. Burial at sea is very important in places like the Philippines where land is scarce and so this form of burial can also be used for economical purposes.

A lot of people have chosen to be buried at sea before they die mostly the sailors and people in the navy but it is not compulsory for you to have a connection with maritime life in order to be buried at sea.

Death is an inevitable phenomenon that every living soul must pass through; a phase that cannot be bypassed. When individuals die, they get buried using different methods. Many can choose the coffin method while some can donate their bodies to science and others decide to get a green burial. Gaining in popularity, individuals are choosing to be cremated which, as it stands, is the fastest growing burial method across the world. Cremation is no longer a strange word to many as more people get to do it every passing day, thus making the name spread like wildfire. According to a report from Nation Funeral Director’s Association, cremation has now been chosen over any form of death this generation. In fact, it was recorded that Japan has a 99.9% cremation rate. This alone has gotten the whole world exposed to this act, coupled with some other factors.

• One of the main causes of the dead and their families choosing cremation over every other form of burial is due to the fact that it allows for a wider variety of tradition and uniqueness. Some people choose cremation, get some uniquely made glasswares, pour in their ashes and hold onto it as a keepsake so their loved one is always with them. We see some other ones who not only choose the cremation method, but may decide to back it up with the traditional method. An individual can also choose the kind of way he or she wishes to be disposed of into the sea.
• Another reason people have chosen cremation over coffin or doing the traditional burial is due to the financial benefit involved. With just less than a thousand dollars, you can perfectly do your cremation and save up what is left. This cannot be done in a funeral, where you spend more than $10,000 and still don’t feel satisfied. This makes people prefer the cremation method to the other method.
• Religious preference is another factor that people look into, thus making them consider this option. It has been said that the catholic church now holds nothing substantial or questionable against cremation. This alone has made members of this religious sect confident, having it in their minds that they are not doing any wrong.
• Land availability is one other major factor to be considered. This has definitely changed the tides of things in relation to burial plans. Having the option to cremate saves the stress of having to own a burial plot.
• Changes in family is another reason why people choose cremation over any other kind of burial. Most people no longer operate a nuclear family anymore, many now live far away from home or from their hometown. When people pass, it becomes difficult to transport them back home and so they choose cremation as the safest option.

Cremation did not just start, in fact, record has it that it has been in existence since the early stone age which was around 3000 B.C. It didn’t come to limelight though, until 1874 when the first crematorium was first built in Wokin, England, Gotha, Germany. Ever since then, it has been speedily gaining popularity. It has gained special popularity with the Asians and the Europeans. The Americans are recent partakers of this belief system and so far it has enjoyed more than 25% growth rate between 1996 to 2004 and up till now, the percentage keeps increasing incrementally each passing day.

What to do after creamation

Once cremation is over, people can do different things with the cremains depending on what the individual wishes for or what the family wants to do.

Some families can choose to keep the ash inside urns on the mantel. This could be done for religious purposes or so the family can keep seeing their loved ones. There are various kinds of urns beautifully designed that can be bought from Walmart or Amazon where the cremains can be properly kept.

Another method people consider after cremation is spreading the remains in the ocean. People are of the belief that it gives their dead loved ones the ability to travel around the world.

Cremation is an option that most people now consider above all and is the fastest growing method of burial. If it continues growing with the same momentum, it will prevail as the world’s most popular burial alternative in no time.

“The sea is the largest cemetery, and its slumbers sleep without a monument.

“All other graveyards show symbols of distinction between great and small, rich and poor: but in the ocean cemetery, the king, the clown, the prince and the peasant are alike, indistinguishable.”

Those were the words of George Bruce, 1884, St Andrews. It has become a norm today to find people buried at the sea. According to the Marine Management Organization (MMO), there are dozens of burials at the sea yearly. Burial at the sea is no novel enterprise. Amid the Winter of Discontent, burial at the sea was a technique unwittingly recommended by the then medical officer of health for Liverpool, Duncan Dolton, on account of a seemingly unending strike by the association speaking for undertakers, the GMWU.

As things turn out, there are a significant number of different acclaimed individuals who’ve done likewise. An ever increasing number of renowned individuals are utilizing internment at the sea as their favored function toward the finish of life. Some had their remaining parts incinerated before having their fiery ashes discharged into the seas. Here are a couple of celebrated individuals buried at sea.

Francis Drake

Mariner Francis Drake was a deep rooted admirer of the sea and made his name handling its waters. Upon his demise in 1596, he was buried in full protection with a full suit of armor and in a lead coffin with the goal that the Spanish could never discover his body. In October 2011, the proprietor of a US privateer historical center claimed to be near discovering Drake’s remaining parts as he’d found two boats – the Elizabeth and the Delight – that were abandoned not long after the adventurer’s demise. However, they presently can’t seem to discover the coffin of this amazing figure.

Robin Williams

A standout amongst the most renowned individuals having buried at sea as of late is Robin Williams, who kicked the bucket on August eleventh of 2014 after a delayed fight with dementia, as indicated by his significant other Susan Schneider. He was buried at a private burial service in the San Francisco Bay.

Numerous individuals would recall award winning performing artist and comic Robin Williams, whose distinction spread far and wide on the TV show Mork and Mindy. Good Morning Vietnam propelled his movie vocation decisively.

Williams was additionally known to have bolstered causes including kids, for example, satisfying a dying young lady’s desire under the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

 John F. Kennedy, Jr.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. was the main surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, who was killed just before his child’s third birthday celebration. For all intents and purposes, society took after JFK Jr. attributable to his conditions and his being an individual from the Kennedy family. He was an outstanding figure in the public.

Kennedy was guiding a little plane that smashed murdering him, his wife Carolyn Bessette, and her sister Lauren who were headed to a family wedding on Martha’s Vineyard. Their remaining parts were buried off the bank of Martha’s Vineyard, where they would’ve touched base to go to his cousin’s wedding.

H.G. Wells

H. G. Wells was a notable creator and history specialist who lived in the late 1800s and mid-1900s. Presently, he is best known for his works of sci-fi: The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). These works all were later made into movies.

On August sixteenth of 1946, Wells was buried at Golders Green Crematorium in London. His family scattered his cinders close Old Harry Rocks Off Southern England.

Sir Edmund Hillary

With the assistance of local people, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay turned into the first to achieve the summit of Mount Everest. He earned knighthood for this achievement and a spot in TIME magazine’s 100 most compelling individuals in the twentieth century. Thereafter, he established the Himalayan Trust that has since been helping numerous individuals in Nepal.

Sir Edmund Hillary passed away of heart failure on January 11, 2008. After a state burial service on January 22, 2008, his body was incinerated and his ashes scattered at Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.

Burying dead people in the sea is now a common practice that is been done all over the world. This practice is increasingly getting more popular unlike the older method of having to bury people in the ground in a coffin. Sea funeral can be associated with cremation or done alone. After cremation occurs, the ashes of the dead individual are dropped into the sea, either from an Urn or just emptied into the sea.

Sea funeral is not a practice that just started, many people have been successfully buried in the sea. Sailors and people that work on the sea are the main targets here, although it is not only restricted to them. This form of burial has its own pros and cons and this article is about the pros and cons you need to know before considering a Funeral at Sea.

Pros of Funeral at Sea

• One of the main reasons why funeral at sea is pretty advantageous is because, if the family desires, they can still perform other burial traditions for the individual. Other forms of burial come once and for all, but funeral at sea might necessarily not be the final form of burial as the family of the deceased can still choose to perform the other necessary funeral rites for the individual. This, of course, will be without the body being around.
• Another advantage that funeral at sea has over all other forms of a major funeral is the expenses that are associated with this kind of funeral. From research, it can be ascertained that burying people at sea is way cheaper than having to buy a coffin or doing other forms of proper burying for an individual.

Burying people at sea on the basic note costs less than $1200, while having to bury an individual on the land is substantially more expensive than this. The price of getting a befitting coffin at this time, particularly the metallic one has been found to be around the range of $3000 to $15000. This, of course, is way more expensive than sea burial which does not even require all this.

• Getting land for funeral alone will require intensive planning and lots of unavoidable protocols that need to be followed. Getting to do a sea funeral, on the other hand, can be pretty time effective as there are no major barriers to be followed and planning can be done within a very short time. Even if the individual wants to get cremated before being buried, it will still take a shorter time when compared with other forms of burial ceremonies. Sea burial is, therefore, less time-consuming.
• Funeral at sea is by far more environmentally friendly and of course more land saving than buried on the land. When you bury an individual in the sea, there is less likely environmental pollution or soil contamination. Well, you could say that the body will eventually decay when an individual is buried in the soil, but, that would take a longer time of decomposition and who knows what can be transmitted in periods like this.

Also, having to bury an individual on the land actually takes much more space compared to burying an individual in the sea. There are states that are densely populated and they are short of spaces. States like this would rather opt for sea burial in order to save land to be used for other precious purposes.

Cons of Funeral at Sea

Not being able to visit a loved one at your own convenience can be tough for family members, especially after a loss just occurred. Family members have to wait until they can schedule a boat to transport them to the latitude and longitude of the location in order to revisit their loved ones resting place.

Another disadvantage of having to do a burial at sea is that it might be against the belief or the religion of the deceased or his or her family members. Not all religions support burying their dead ones in the Sea. In a condition like this, one cannot but consider the only option of having to bury their loved ones in the soil.

The major disadvantage is not being able to control the weather on your decided date of the funeral at sea. Depending on the seasonality of the desired area, winters can be ruled out, leaving family waiting until the spring when the weather conditions fair better. Wind and sunshine are two unpredictable factors that can make navigating the seas a difficult feat. Patience is required for weather cooperation for a burial at sea to be optimal.

As we can see, the method of burying at sea has both its pros and cons. With all these being said, one can weigh his or her options well, considering these germaine points before opting for burial at Sea.

Burial at sea is the act of discarding the remains of a human body in an approved disposal site of an ocean, often the disposal is done from a ship or boat. This form of burial is often performed by navies and is also done by private citizens in different countries.

The burial may occur in different forms such as burial in a casket, burial in an urn, or scattering of the cremated remains from a ship. There is also another type of burial at sea which involves mixing the ashes with concrete and dropping off the concrete block to form an artificial reef.

 Why Does Planning Ahead Matters For Burial at Sea?

 No one knows what tomorrow holds as none of us has a total guarantee to be alive tomorrow. Planning ahead of a burial is a smart way that can make a difference and make things easy for us before, during and after the burial process.

 Planning ahead is a thoughtful way of preventing anxieties that might happen in the future. It involves taking the time to map out plans about how you want your burial at sea to be. Families are often emotionally imbalanced during a time of loss and this may result in making some mistakes during the time of planning for a burial. By planning ahead, you can prevent stress, avoid disappointment, and cut down on spending excess money.

 Reasons to Plan Ahead of a Burial at Sea.

 With the increase in cremation rate around the world, many people are now interested in burying their loved ones at sea as a preferred way of paying their last honor. However, there are problems that can arise during the process of burial but a prior proper planning can avert the problems and make the burial process happen without any hitch.

•  It Prevents Problems With Your State Law Agency

Different countries have rules for regulating what goes into territorial waters and in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for that. Water bodies within the United States are usually regulated by the state governments (but not always).

 Planning ahead gives you ample time to gather information on the position of the law regarding burial at sea. Before finalizing your plans for the burial, you have to consult the agency in charge of your state water bodies to get a detailed information in order to prevent you from going against the law. 

• Get Ready Materials Needed For The Burial 

As we all know, materials such as plastics and metals are not biodegradable and as such may cause pollution of the water bodies. Regardless of the site you’re burying the remains, avoid using materials that won’t break down in water. 

While planning, ensure you get urns or other materials you’ll need that can be broken down when exposed to water. The same thing goes for the flowers and lanterns you might be using for the burial purpose. By all means, ensure the materials you’ll be disposing at the sea won’t cause pollution of the water body. 

• Planning Helps To Avoid Unfavorable Weather Conditions 

Imagine a scenario where you try to scatter the ashes at the sea only for the wind to blow the ashes away, that could be messed up right? One thing to plan along before and during the burial is to be able to predict the weather condition during that period. It might get stormy at the sea and it might be difficult to predict the direction of the storm. However, planning ahead gives the opportunity to wait until there is favorable weather condition and to also prepare for any wind-related problems that may arise. 

• Check the Condition of All Necessary Equipment

Another major reason to prepare ahead is to ensure that all the equipment you will need is in a good condition. This will help to avoid any form of disappointment on that day. Ensure you get all necessary equipment ready and in a good condition, the scissors, the cremation urn (ensure the urn is easy to open and also have a tight lid to avoid any form of accidental spillage) 

Also, the planning stage involves you having personal plans for yourself and the guests. Put on appropriate wears because it might get windy during the journey, also, if you’re airsick or seasick ( in case you’re using a boat or ship) it’s advisable to take your medication before the journey. 

There are other unforeseen circumstances that may occur and are not covered in this post. Nevertheless, having plans ahead of a burial at the sea will ensure you avert as many problems as possible. There is no better time to prepare for a war than before the war. 

On a final note, asides from the reasons mentioned above, planning ahead of a burial put your mind at rest, save your unwarranted stress and help you to cut costs on excess.

 

The mailing, flying, and shipping of cremated ashes cannot just be carried out without approval from the right authorities. One of them is the TSA.

What is the TSA?

The TSA also was known as Transportation Security Administration is an agency of the department in the U.S. of Homeland Security that has the authority over the security of the traveling public in the U.S. This administration was formed as a result of the attacks which occurred on September 11. With this kind of agency, regulations have been made for planes, mail, and shipping of cremated ashes.

The TSA regulations for flying, mailing and shipping

Due to the fact that a cremation is a popular option, transportation of ashes is no new thing. There are lots of reasons why ashes might be transported. The cremated ashes might need to be received by a family or in cases where they have to go TO the birthplace of the deceased for interment.
In cases like these, mailing, flying or shipping them is important. But there are guidelines which have to be followed for the different modes of transportation of ashes and the proper way of packaging them.

The flying of cremated remains

After September 11 (911), airlines became very strict on air security. In order to avoid postponements, it is advisable for one to understand the specifics of transporting the cremains using this mode of transportation.

Ashes on domestic flights

A lot of airlines allow people to transport ashes as checked baggage. Also carrying an urn on a plane is one of the most commonly used vessels for carrying ashes but most of these urns are not able to meet the standards of the airline as they may either be difficult to x-ray due to the fact that they are opaque in nature and the contents inside the urn cannot be checked by the airline personnel.

This is because it is against the TSA policy for the employees of the airport to open the urn to know its contents probably for security reasons or to respect the deceased and so such an urn that cannot be x-rayed will not be allowed on the plane. The TSA has stipulated that the use of granite, stone or metal containers should be avoided. Only light structures like wood, fiberboard, cardboard or plastic should be used because these materials will not have problems with being x-rayed.

Ashes on international flights

For the shipping of cremated ashes overseas, a lot of planning is required. This is because each country has its own rules you must obey. One of the things that should be done when traveling internationally is to contact the embassy of the country you choose as your destination to make sure they accept the remains. Their regulations should be obtained and as the correct paperwork needs to be completed prior to the trip.

Though one may not know what paperwork is required, especially on international flights, due to the various complexities and rules different countries have. IT IS necessary to seek the help of a licensed funeral director who is a partner with the TSA.

Transportation of ashes via mail

In shipping ashes,  the United States postal service is the only delivery method that is legal. This postal service has guidelines which must be adhered to. They include the requirement of an outer and inner box. A slip of paper containing the contact of the sender and the recipient must be present in the box before being sealed.  The USPS requires that one use their free priority mail express boxes as an outer box. The right label should also be written on the box (the postal services cremated remains label) right next to the shipping label be it for domestic or international use.

If you feel you cannot handle this on your own, you can do well to seek the help of a funeral director as mentioned earlier.

Shipping of cremated ashes

There might be confusion and difficulty in the shipping and transportation of ashes. But if the correct procedures are followed, progress will be made easier. One should also make inquiries to ensure that everything is well organized to prevent delays that are avoidable. You must be able to identify your package by mentioning the specified contents when you print your shipping label. For your package to be handled properly you should also use the mark provided by label 139 which indicates “cremated remains”.

The TSA has approved for the flight, mailing, and shipping of cremains. They want this to be done legally so as to avoid harassment or unnecessary delays. You must ensure that you take the right steps in the packaging of the cremains for safe and quick delivery to its required destination.