TSA spills football player's mother's ashes, only gets a "sorry"

[simpsontruckdriver]

Beware, NSFW

TS

 

[pedro47]

The TSA agent probably did not know how to handle the urn.

 

[rhonda]

Is carrying human remains in the passenger cabin legal? I would have expected this would require special handling, declarations, etc.

Edited to add:
Huh, I'm surprised. I guess you can travel with the urn.
https://www.evrmemories.com/tsa-and-airline-requirements-for-urns-and-ashes/

 

[Luanne]

Is carrying human remains in the passenger cabin legal? I would have expected this would require special handling, declarations, etc.

Edited to add:
Huh, I'm surprised. I guess you can travel with the urn.
https://www.evrmemories.com/tsa-and-airline-requirements-for-urns-and-ashes/

Several years ago my bil brought my dh's aunt's ashes to Hawaii as it was her wish for them to be buried on Waikiki. I believe he carried them on, and I also think he needed some kind of documentation.

 

[Passepartout]

Ashes are ashes, and except in the minds of the descendents, really are no longer 'human remains'. You can transport them any way you want, and as far as I know, there is no restriction to scattering them on any public land.

The rules: https://www.cremationassociation.org/page/Transport?

Jim

 

[rhonda]

Ashes are ashes, and except in the minds of the descendents, really are no longer 'human remains'. You can transport them any way you want, and as far as I know, there is no restriction to scattering them on any public land.

Jim

Good to know!

Which just makes me wonder about my parents' decision process. It was their understanding moving remains (they weren't specific to form; both were cremated) across state lines was prohibitive due to changes in related laws. Huh. I like your answer better, thx.

 

[Luanne]

Good to know!

Which just makes me wonder about my parents' decision process. It was their understanding moving remains (they weren't specific to form; both were cremated) across state lines was prohibitive due to changes in related laws. Huh. I like your answer better, thx.

I know my bil did some research before bringing their aunt's ashes to Hawaii. I think he was quite nervous about it.

 

[rhonda]

I know my bil did some research before bringing their aunt's ashes to Hawaii. I think he was quite nervous about it.

Understandably!

 

[Free2Roam]

<snip>... and as far as I know, there is no restriction to scattering them on any public land.

The rules: https://www.cremationassociation.org/page/Transport?

Jim

... unless you're in Maryland. A few years ago my mortician friend advised that, in Maryland, you are allowed to scatter ashes on your private property, or at sea (a certain distance from land) but not on public land.

 

[Talent312]

I asked DW to sprinkle my ashes in Biscayne Bay, South Florida, or if she
wants, the Bay of Biscay in France... Another trip to Europe. Woo-Hoo!
.

 

[taterhed]

So....just a few thoughts:

I may request that my ashes be spread on the Maha'ulepu trail out by the Zen maze. Lovely place to spend eternity. Plus, my kids might actually come visit me
sometime.

As for the story...

1. With all due respect to everyone (really, everyone): Human ashes are indeed 'Human Remains' or 'HR' and should ALWAYS be treated as such. Period. End of story. The legalities of the issue are a different matter.
2. With respect to the legalities: There is one aspect of public transportation (new) that should be considered
   • NEW TSA procedures/policies for transportation of (larger quantities) of powders.
3. Also, great tips on this website...general information...that might assist anyone needing to transport HR for a loved one or family member. (not a perfect site...but a good start)
   • Traveling by Plane or Shipping Ashes

On a side note....if you've ever handled ashes--human or not--in a transport container (not necessarily an urn)--they are not necessarily easy to identify (but should be very clearly labeled) and could easily be disturbed by a handler. Especially one not familiar with or looking for HR. I certainly hope the HR was not being carried in an urn or other container without appropriate packaging (normally double packaged until ready for final interment). In any case, my condolences to the son....a hard time to experience further grief.