There's a WSJ article today titled, "Security Concerns Carve Modern Niche in Ancient Industry."

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Last month, the Transportation Security Administration quietly began asking funeral homes to advise customers planning to travel by airplane with remains of the desceased thatn they must use a crematory container whose contents can be examined by X-ray if the want the container to qualify as a carry-on bag.
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The new rule clears up procedures for airport screeners
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"It was uncomfortable for both parties," says TSA spokeswoman Ann Davis.