Ashes to Machu Picchu
 

Deceased friends last wish was to have ashes spread in Machu Picchu.

Any ideas how to begin this task ??

Peruvian Embassy?
British Embassy in Lima?

I doubt the embassies will assist...Sounds like a worthwhile purpose for a holiday/MR though. Just pack the ashes in your suitcase and you'll probably be fine.

In my opinion, this is poor advice. The OP will need to know whether it is legal to transport ashes into Peru for the purpose of scattering them (or if special permission is needed). I think that a Peruvian embassy is a good place to start to find out this information.

Mike

I wasn't commenting on the legalities of my suggestion. It would simply be the easiest method. However, the chances of getting an affirmative answer from an embassy (let alone a third-world embassy) and sifting through the bureaucracy to a positive outcome are probably quite low. Especially tossing the ashes over Peruvian hallowed ground...

This post reminds me of the ending of "The Big Lebowski"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rEDG-JvbQ

I'm going to move this thread over to the South America Forum. Perhaps, some of our South American FT'rs can provide some useful info.
Obscure2k
TravelBuzz Moderator

I had this same conundrum as I wanted to spread my mom's ashes in Spain while I was going along the Camino de Santiago. I was told unofficially that customs would probably not let me bring ashes into the country and would most likely confiscate them. So I've devised my own method... I use large, empty vitamin bottles. I've *taken* my mom around the world in the past 4 years but I still have a LOT of ashes left. If you can't manage to take them all, perhaps just a few small containers as a symbolic gesture. I'll continue to *travel* with my mom until the box is empty aside from a small porcelain jar for sentimental purposes.