Getting Cremations thru Security
May 6, 2004 | 10:00 am
#16
Join Date: May 2000
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Originally Posted by tsadude
There has been some issues lately of carrying human remains through the check point. I would advise you to put the remains in your checked luggage. The box should be identified by placing it in another box or plastic bag and labeled again as to the contents. I would inform the ticket agents about the box while you are checking in.
May 6, 2004 | 10:02 am
#17
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Near Tysons Corner, VA (USA)
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Originally Posted by TSAMGR
Now all of the TSA people here gave the person respect at their question and provided an answer. The FF posters here were disrespectful to a sensitive question by using any reason to bash a person or group.
May 7, 2004 | 10:05 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bellevue,Ne,USA
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Originally Posted by HeHateY
I just hope that the TSA'holes don't dump the contents of the box on to the table, or into the dispode bin with the knitting needles and nail clippers and butane lighters.
May 7, 2004 | 12:04 pm
#19
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Official TSA Policy on Cremation Remains
Getting back on topic, here is the official TSA policy on cremation remains:
"Travelers & Consumers
Transporting Special Items
Transporting the Deceased
Crematory Containers
You have two options for carrying a crematory container with you on your flights:
Carry-on: You are allowed to carry-on a crematory container, but it must pass through the x-ray machine. If the container is made of a material that prevents the screener from clearly being able to see what is inside, then the container will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.
Checked Baggage: You may transport the urn as checked baggage provided that it is successfully screened. TSA will screen the urn for explosive materials/devices using a variety of techniques; if cleared, it will be permitted as checked baggage only.
Please note the following additional information:
Out of respect for the deceased, the screener may not open the container under any circumstance.
Crematory Container Materials: Crematory containers are made from many different types of materials, all with varying thickness. At present, TSA cannot state for certain whether your particular crematory container can successfully pass through an x-ray machine. However, TSA suggests that you purchase a temporary or permanent crematory container made of a lighter weight material such as wood or plastic that can be successfully x-rayed. The TSA will continue to work with funeral home associations to provide additional guidance in the future.
Please check with your air carrier about other restrictions that may apply.
Air Transportation of Deceased - Other methods (e.g. coffins)
Please check with air carrier to determine their policies and procedures"
"Travelers & Consumers
Transporting Special Items
Transporting the Deceased
Crematory Containers
You have two options for carrying a crematory container with you on your flights:
Carry-on: You are allowed to carry-on a crematory container, but it must pass through the x-ray machine. If the container is made of a material that prevents the screener from clearly being able to see what is inside, then the container will not be allowed through the security checkpoint.
Checked Baggage: You may transport the urn as checked baggage provided that it is successfully screened. TSA will screen the urn for explosive materials/devices using a variety of techniques; if cleared, it will be permitted as checked baggage only.
Please note the following additional information:
Out of respect for the deceased, the screener may not open the container under any circumstance.
Crematory Container Materials: Crematory containers are made from many different types of materials, all with varying thickness. At present, TSA cannot state for certain whether your particular crematory container can successfully pass through an x-ray machine. However, TSA suggests that you purchase a temporary or permanent crematory container made of a lighter weight material such as wood or plastic that can be successfully x-rayed. The TSA will continue to work with funeral home associations to provide additional guidance in the future.
Please check with your air carrier about other restrictions that may apply.
Air Transportation of Deceased - Other methods (e.g. coffins)
Please check with air carrier to determine their policies and procedures"
Last edited by lisamcgu; Jan 17, 2011 at 10:25 pm
May 18, 2004 | 8:30 am
#21
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Near Tysons Corner, VA (USA)
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There is an article on this in todays (May 18) Wall Stree Journal, page B1. It also refers to a company called Renaissance Urn Co. that makes X-ray friendly plastic urn covers.
ALso says that any urn must be able to be x-rayed (so can not be made out of metal or lead lined ceramic - use wood or plastic).
ALso says that any urn must be able to be x-rayed (so can not be made out of metal or lead lined ceramic - use wood or plastic).
May 18, 2004 | 1:54 pm
#22
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Originally Posted by omascreener
Why was this remark called for? There was no reason for this.
May 18, 2004 | 1:56 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by lisamcgu
Please note the following additional information:
Out of respect for the deceased, the screener may not open the container under any circumstance.
Out of respect for the deceased, the screener may not open the container under any circumstance.
Thanks TSA! You just showed us all a loophole in how to get a box full of "cremations" through your usless security!!!
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May 18, 2004 | 2:27 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bellevue,Ne,USA
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Originally Posted by HeHateY
Thanks TSA! You just showed us all a loophole in how to get a box full of "cremations" through your usless security!!!
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