Originally Posted by
GUWonder
I know someone who traveled internationally with some of their relative's cremated remains always while traveling and probably still does. While I haven't heard of any instances of her having had the cremated remains in her pendant (and perhaps even a ring) seized by airport security or customs, I suspect there is a chance that it could happen or that they could otherwise end up being in part mishandled by the screeners if they ever decide to investigate the item too closely.
That thought occurred to me, too. The mortuary offered pendants and tiny glass flasks that would hold some cremains- not my thing (I went for a silver charm with a digital version of DH's fingerprint) but I could put some in an inexpensive locket. As bitterprofit noted, this is a symbolic act and a small amount will do. There's always the possibility they'd open the locket of a perfectly-average-looking 64-year old lady but it's a tiny possibility.