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Transporting Human Remains By Air
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Air Transportation Services For Human Remains.
Affordable Edmonton Cremation, we offer Air transportation services for the deacesd. There are many special requirements for transporting human remains by air so you cannot arrange air transportation of human remains directly with an airline. In fact, not all carriers will accept this type of cargo. Among the requirements for transporting human remains is embalming or refrigeration.
Also, shipments of human remains are subject to the “known shipper” regulations of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Many funeral homes and mortuaries have been approved as “Known Shippers” and are aware of the special requirements.
They may also maintain relationships with companies who specialize in making shipping arrangements for the deceased. Before you contract with a funeral home to move your loved one’s remains make sure they are a “known shipper.”
International Shipping of Human Remains:
When a deceased is being transported internationally there will be country specific paperwork and regulations to be followed. The best place to find up-to-date regulations regarding the transportation of human remains internationally is receiving countries embassy or consul.
It is best to make sure you confirm that you are complying with specific regulations for both bodies and cremated remains. There are a number of firms that specialize in shipping human remains internationally. You can locate these firms through an embassy, on the Internet, or through a funeral home.
The information you will need when contacting a funeral home regarding transportation:
When you call a funeral home to make transportation arrangements you will need some basic information in order to get started.
- Name of the deceased.
- Deceased’s residence — Address / City / Province / Postal Code / Phone #.
- Deceased’s Social Security Number.
- Date and time of death.
- Current location of the deceased — Facility name / Address / City / Province / Postal Code / Phone #.
- Attending physician name and phone #.
- Your complete and full name.
- Where you live — Full Address / City / Province / Postal Code.
- Telephone #’s — Daytime / Evening.
- Relationship to the deceased.
