Hi, i just want to ask this very simple question, My Dad just past away and I want to take his ashes to France

Question

Do I need a special permit to travel with his ashes????

Thank You.

Answer 1

I am very sorry for your loss. I returned my fathers ashes to his birthplace in  France in 2002. We carried my fathers ashes, which were enclosed in a wood urn, so when it passed through the metal detector, there was no issue. No one even asked what it was.

Answer 2

no, well u have to mail it.

Answer 3

My condolences to you and your  family.

Found this on this link

http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums...

Written by a TSA Agent.

My advice is to carry the remains in cardboard or wooden box and not an urn. Most of the time, we can't see through the urn with the xray because the metal is too dense and you will be turned away from the checkpoint and you won't be allowed to travel with the remains. Same goes for crystal glass urns. The TSA has partnered with the National Funeral Directors Association to help relatives fly with remains. I would call the funeral director who handled your brothers services and ask them for a "security friendly" crematory container. They should know what that is and should be more than willing to help. Most often, the remains go through screening without issue, but be prepared for additional screening. Some people bring a copy of the death certificate, which may be good to have in case you run into an issue, but I've never seen it needed.

Additional information found on the same site as above.

The Funeral Home/Crematory can provide you with any paperwork you might need. Typically a certified copy of the Death Certificate will suffice as this also should show the name and address information of the Funeral Home/Crematory used and the name and signature of your Funeral Director.

Typically a "Transfer Permit" is neither issued or required for cremains transported in the U.S.

Answer 4

Why France?  And i dunno if u do need one, but who cares As long as they dont see it ur fine.