Travelling with ashes can be tricky it is best to get thing right from the start, so that you experience the minimum disruption. So if you intending to take cremation ashes on an easyJet flight, this is what they say:
Yes, you can take ashes with you in your cabin bag, as long as:
- you have a copy of the death certificate
- a copy of the cremation certificate and
- the ashes are securely packaged in an appropriate container.
We do advise that you should inform the handling agent at the airport that you’re carrying ashes and to inform staff when passing through the security area.
Actual human remains are not allowed on any routes.
Thank you easyJet that is helpful and clear.
We would also advise that you speak to the embassy for the country of where you are travelling to, to see if there is likely to be any complications at that end.
Also make such you use a non-metallic urn that can be scanned by customs.
Here is our general advice on
travelling with ashes, if you cannot physical travel with the ashes you may wish to consider using our
courier / repatriation service.
If you take the ashes in your hand luggage, as these considered to be your on-board ‘allowance’ or can they be in addition? Would I have to pay for them as extra luggage?
I am travelling to Crete with easyJet in September.
Hi Tina
They would need to be within your cabin baggage allowance. However I believe you can upgrade your hand luggage with Easyjet to be able to bring two items on board with you.
Best wishes
Does the death certificate have to be original or can it be a copy
Dear Angela
It is preferable to have the original. However I have never had anyone report to me that they have problems with a copy of a certificate. I am sure you understand I can’t give a definitive answer.
Kind regards
Richard
Can you put ashes in the hold with regular luggage?
As far as we are aware no you can’t. Sorry.
Hi can some one please help I’m travelling to majorca
What item can I take ashes on a plane .
Hi John
Many people use these to transport ashes as in-cabin luggage: https://scattering-ashes.co.uk/product-tag/scatter-tubes/
Thanks
Richard
Thanks for the info as I had no idea how I could take my sisters ashes with us to Benidorm as the last thing she wanted to do was to get a holiday we had no problem at the airport and the staff were very respectful and made it very easy for us to go through with my sisters wishes
Please could I ask Cathy, what ‘container’ did you have them in? Did it have to be non-metallic?