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Can I take cremated remains to Sweden?

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Yes. When you travel with cremated remains, they'll be treated as carry-on baggage. According to Delta Airlines, cremated remains can be accepted as either carry-on, checked baggage or shipped unaccompanied as cargo. The passenger must have a death or cremation certificate.

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Can I take cremated remains to the Bahamas?

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Yes, as long as you have the original death certificate, and the ashes are vacuum sealed. Tell the booking person that you have ashes, and they will tag and put it in the hold.

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Can I take cremated remains to Thailand?

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Yes, under 3 conditions: 1. A copy of the death certificate should be with you. 2. The ashes must be in a container that is easily scanned (plastic, wood, etc.). 3. Most airlines allow ashes to be transported in carry on. If not, then in checked baggage.

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Is the weight of the urn included in my 7kg carry on weight limit?

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Yes, anything you put in your carry-on is subject to the weight limit, so the weight of the urn would be included.

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Can I take cremated remains to Panama?

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Cremated remains prepared by funeral home may be taken by the next-of-kin on a commercial flight. Embalmed remains must be transported as cargo, and require processing by the ground handling company employed by all airlines serving Panama.

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Can I bring cremated remains to Jamaica?

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You can bring cremated remains as long as you obtain a clearance permit. You can obtain this permit before or after arriving in the country.

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Can I take cremated remains to the UK?

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Yes, you need to declare the ashes during customs. If carrying in a carry-on bag, make sure to keep the remains in a non-metal container because of the X-ray during security.

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Can I take a small amount of my husband's cremated remains to Italy, his favourite place?

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You can bring remains to Italy as long as you make sure to declare them during customs. It is important to note that it is illegal to scatter ashes in Italy without authorization from the local city hall.

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Can I take my brother's urn to the Philippines?

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Of course, you can. Most airlines allow urns/ashes. Most wood, plastic, or non-lead lined ceramic urns can pass through the TSA's security screenings.

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One of the requirements for bringing cremated ashes overseas is the deceased's passport, but we couldn't find his passport. Please advise.

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Consider an ashes-scattering ceremony where you are. If you want to be with family, they may have to come to you, but you could consider paying for the flight(s).

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I am flying from the UK to Switzerland via Brussels. Should I contact the airlines and Swiss authorities?

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Yes. You should be fine, but contact the authorities just in case their policy has changed.

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