Tips on Bringing Your Loved One’s Ashes Beyond Borders
Tips on Bringing Your Loved One’s Ashes Beyond Borders
After the cremation of a dear one, the desire to travel with their ashes may arise, whether it be interstate or overseas. If you're contemplating whether you can take ashes on a plane, the answer is a reassuring yes. There are no legislative barriers to transporting cremated remains within Australia or abroad.
After the cremation of a dear one, the desire to travel with their ashes may arise, whether it be interstate or overseas. If you're contemplating whether you can take ashes on a plane, the answer is a reassuring yes. There are no legislative barriers to transporting cremated remains within Australia or abroad.
Tips for a Smooth Journey:
- Use a sealed, non-metallic container devoid of contaminants like soil.
- Consider keeping the remains in the secure plastic container provided by the crematorium, resistant to breakage and clearly labeled.
- Carry documentation confirming the contents as cremated remains, obtainable from the crematorium or funeral director. Funera Sydney clients can contact us for necessary documents. Some countries may require the Official Death Certificate.
- Check the specific incoming requirements of the destination country. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website lists foreign embassies and consulates in Australia.
- For scattering plans, inquire about any local restrictions or requirements.
Airline Considerations: Funera Sydney Guidelines
Virgin Australia Flights
- Transporting ashes on Virgin Australia flights involves using funeral urns well-packaged to prevent breakage. If carried as carry-on baggage, adhere to these conditions:
- Ensure the ashes are in a sealed container with no risk of spillage.
- Carry a letter from a funeral director or crematorium identifying the contents.
- The urn must pass through security screening, remaining wholly contained in a suitable carry-on bag.
Qantas Flights
- Cremated remains can be checked or carried on Qantas flights with these considerations:
- The container must be free from contaminants.
- Screening and potential inspection of the container and packaging may occur.
- Passengers need an official document from the crematorium confirming the contents.
- The container's weight should not exceed 7kg, and it must be properly sealed.
Jetstar Flights
- Jetstar's requirements for flying with ashes are less stringent:
- According to Jetstar's Facebook response, no documentation is required.
- Ashes do not need to be declared, as they are not considered dangerous goods.
Closing Thoughts on Travelling with Ashes
With these straightforward guidelines, you can carry your loved one's remains to their final destination, be it back home, overseas, or a special place around the world. Funera Sydney encourages Australians to embrace their unique ways of saying farewell and remembering their loved ones.
With these straightforward guidelines, you can carry your loved one's remains to their final destination, be it back home, overseas, or a special place around the world. Funera Sydney encourages Australians to embrace their unique ways of saying farewell and remembering their loved ones.