My brother in lawe lives in Oregon and when he passes he would like his ashes sent to Texas? Is there any law that governs the transportation of ashes? Can they be shipped from one Funeral Home to another?

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Funeral Advice

This is a situation that you will need to discuss with your local Funeral Director. Human remains are transported all the time, and there are various laws regulating the transport. With today’s transient lifestyle, Funeral Directors handle this sort of scenario all the time, and are familiar with the steps necessary to transport cremains with care and dignity.

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One Response to My brother in lawe lives in Oregon and when he passes he would like his ashes sent to Texas? Is there any law that governs the transportation of ashes? Can they be shipped from one Funeral Home to another?

  1. James Campbell says:
    May 7, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Most ashes are sent directly by first class U.S. Mail. to the recieving funeral home and a relative can go by and pick up the ashes. Most funeral homes will have the relative picking up the ashes sign forms and some might have them show photo ID

    I am a funeral director in Texas.

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