Alaska Airlines Cremated Remains (2024)

FAQs

Does Alaska Airlines allow cremated remains in carry-on? ›

Transporting Cremated Remains

Optionally, customers on Alaska Airlines passenger flights may bring cremated human remains on board as carry-on or checked baggage.

For domestic travel, the TSA allows you to bring cremated remains onto the plane either in your carry on or in your checked luggage. You should carry a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the Disposition Permit, which will be given to you when you receive the cremated remains from our office.

Yes. You may carry ashes with you on board the aircraft. These are permitted in your cabin bags and may be carried in addition to your normal cabin bag allowance, provided that a copy of the death certificate and cremation certificate accompanies them.

According to the TSA, ashes and cremated remains must travel through the X-ray machine just like all other baggage. If the machine or a TSA screener can't see what's in the urn, they won't let it on the plane. Select a TSA approved urn that can pass through an X-ray machine.

TSA-approved cremation urns must meet certain size and material requirements. Typically, urns must be smaller than 7.4 x 5.5 x 9.5 inches (or 18.8 x 14 x 24.1 centimeters) to qualify for carry-on baggage. This size limitation ensures that the urns can fit within the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

There is also a mandatory 24-hour waiting period after a death has occurred in Alaska before the cremation can be performed. No casket is required by law for cremation, all that is required is a suitable cremation container, and this is often a simple cardboard container.

The federal aviation regulations do not prohibit dropping items from an airplane, including ashes. FAR 91.15, Dropping Objects, says that no pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property.

In general, small jewelry such as necklaces, rings, and earrings do not need to be removed when passing through the screening process. These items are highly unlikely to set off any alarms. This is certainly true of memorial jewelry as well. Even memorial jewelry containing a small portion of ashes is totally fine.

You can carry on or check cremated remains. A death or cremation certificate is required. If you'd like to carry them on with you, they must pass through the x-ray machine.

You shouldn't have to pay any extra to travel with ashes unless you have to pay for luggage. Since most airlines will ask you to place the ashes in your hand luggage, you may have to take extra luggage to be able to accommodate the ashes.

Can you scatter ashes in the ocean? ›

Spreading Ashes at Sea Is Allowed

Any type of remains, including ashes, can only be placed in the ocean 3 nautical miles from land or more. Ashes can be scattered from a boat or airplane. Only biodegradable urns may be used. Anything placed in the water must easily decompose in a marine environment.

Firstly, it's important to note that cremation jewelry is generally allowed on flights. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) does not prohibit wearing cremation jewelry or bringing it on board a flight.

When you travel with cremated remains, they'll be treated as your carry-on bag. No special documentation is needed if you're traveling domestically, but please contact a local consulate or burial advisor if you're traveling internationally since the rules vary.

You can carry on or check cremated remains. A death or cremation certificate is required. If you'd like to carry them on with you, they must pass through the x-ray machine.