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It can happen that a loved one dies abroad or that you have to transport them to the place where they will be laid to rest. You can certainly transport the body, and many people do, but the best option is choosing to have them cremated and then transporting the urn with the remains. If that is something that you want to do, it can help to know about how to safely travel with the urn. Here are some things that providers of cremation services in Chester, VA want you to keep in mind.
The first thing that you have to do is decide on the kind of transportation that you will take. Preparing an urn for transport by car or train can be very different from doing so by plane. Take the time to ask questions from the cremation service provider that you are using so that you can make certain which option is best for your needs. Once you know this, you can start with the next step.
If you have decided to travel by car or train, you need to find an urn that is sturdy. You do not want something very fragile that can break if there are potholes on the road or if the train hits a bump. Urns made of wood, plastic, or even cardboard can be the best choices. You can then switch this for a prettier urn if you prefer, but for the transportation, it can be essential that you keep that in mind. You can also consider heirloom urns, which have two layers of protection so that you do not have to worry about the ride.
If you are traveling by plane, you need to look up the regulations for the airline you are using. All airlines allow the transportation of urns, but you need to make certain that the urn is approved by the TSA. This means that they will likely be made of plastic, glass, wood, and ceramic that does not have lead. They are very strict on this, so do keep that in mind as you purchase the urn for your loved one. You will want to place the urn in a carry on bag, too, so that there are no accidents.
All of this can make a difference when deciding on how to transport a loved one to the place where they will be laid to rest. Take time to ask questions and to call the transportation company that you are planning on using. This is crucial if you want to make certain there will be no problems, especially when flying. Get started right now making these decisions by contacting a Chester, VA cremation service provider like us at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service. Our team is here to help you get through this difficult time and in the planning of the transporting of the remains. You can learn more by visiting us at 6500 Iron Bridge Rd Richmond, VA 23234 or by calling us right now at (804) 275-7828.
