Does Delta ship human remains?
Does Delta ship human remains? Cremated remains are accepted, as long as they are in a crematory urn or funeral urn that is sufficiently protected and packaged. We accept a wide range of cases and offer a variety of flexible shipping options to help make your experience as seamless as possible.
Do airlines require embalming?
In many states and countries, regulations do require embalming, although it is not always a requirement provided the body is transported in a sealed casket. There are fewer restrictions related to cremated remains and these may be shipped in a sealed urn, and carefully packed to protect against breakage.
What airline passengers are called souls?
The number of “souls” on an aircraft refers to the total living bodies on the plane: every passenger, pilot, flight attendant and crew member, according to Lord-Jones. Pilots often report the number of “souls” when declaring an emergency, she says, so rescuers know the amount of people to search for.
Can you transport human remains on a plane?
Travelers are allowed to travel with cremains in a checked bag, however it is recommended to do so in a carry-on bag to help protect the contents from the risks associated with checked baggage.