U. S. Postal Service Guidelines for Shipping Cremated Remains

When arranging for the cremation of the Deceased, advise the Funeral or Cremation Director that the disposition of the cremated remains is "to be shipped to Ashes Upon the Sea, Inc. for Burial at Sea."  Most Funeral and Cremation Directors are familiar with the requirements of shipping human cremains and will provide this sevice for you. If you take possession of the cremains, you will have to make the appropriate shipping arrangements. As of this writing, UPS and air express services do not accept cremain shipments.  All cremains must be shipped via the United States Postal Service registered mail, return receipt requested in accordance with USPS Publication 52. Excerpted From USPS Publication 52 462.2 Cremated Remains Human ashes are permitted to be mailed provided they are packaged as required in 463b. The identity of the contents should be marked on the address side. Mail pieces must be sent registered mail with return receipt service. 463 Packaging and Marking The following conditions apply: b. Powders. Dry materials that could cause damage, discomfort, destruction, or soiling upon escape (i.e., leakage) must be packed in siftproof containers or other containers that are sealed in durable siftproof outer containers.

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The cremains must be prepared for shipment in accordance with USPS Publication 52 Guidelines and shipped Registered Mail with Return Receipt Service to: Ashes Upon the Sea, Inc. 721 S. Beach St., Unit 114A Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Note:  Your local Postmaster should be able to assist you with these requirements.

In a separate, attached envelope include:            1)  One copy of the Death Certificate           2)  The completed Authorization for Burial at Sea           3) (Optional))  If the Deceased is an Eligible Veteran, a completed VA Form 21-2008 and a COPY of                the Deceased’s Form DD-214 Discharge Papers (DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL DD-214)           4)  Your payment in full for Services Requested

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