Human Remains: Incinerated or Cremated

The documentation for the transportation of cremated human remains is similar to that required for non-incinerated cargo. However, the embalming certificate and burial certificate are not necessary, as they do not correspond to this type of cargo.

Likewise, the urn must be protected by a resistant wood or carton exterior package.

The shipper/exporter must contact the consulates of the destination and transit countries in regard to the official documents and visas required to import human ashes into the corresponding country.

Incinerated Human Remains can be transportated inside a passenger's hand luggage. At the time of arrival, documents must be presented to the authorities.