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"Americans have recognized the need for measures that have dramatically increased
aviation security since the events of September 11th," said Ron Sokolov, Executive Director
for Customer Service and Education. "As more Americans transport cremated remains,
TSA and the nation’s funeral homes are striving to educate the public on the best method to
move cremated remains through checkpoints in a manner that is both respectful to loved
ones and secure."
To maintain the highest level of security, TSA determined that documentation from a funeral
home about the contents of a crematory container was no longer sufficient to allow the
container through a security checkpoint and onto a plane. Since February of this year, all
crematory containers must pass through an X-ray machine. If a container is made of a
material that prevents screeners from clearly seeing what is inside, the container will not be
allowed through the checkpoint. Out of respect for the deceased, screeners will not open a
container, even if requested by the passenger.
TSA recommends that passengers transport remains in temporary or permanent "security
friendly" containers constructed of light-weight materials such as plastic or wood.
Temporary containers are typically available from funeral homes and offer a security friendly
means to travel by air with a crematory container. Once the passengers complete their
travel, they can visit their local TSA’s Funeral Home Partner who will transfer the remains
from the temporary container to the permanent container free of charge. The complimentary
"Remains Transfer Service" has been embraced by the funeral industry and already many
funeral homes have requested to become partners in this important customer service effort.
The Yanaitis Funeral Home is a proud participate in this worthy cause to get our loved ones
home.
Taking Loved One's Remains Home