Ashes in the Mail?

[Jason R]

Can anyone tell me if I can send some of my wife’s ashes to Cleveland, to her sister? She wants to scatter them around a tree in her backyard – is it legal to mail ashes, or do I have to send them through UPS?

[Frank in Minnesota]

Hi, Jason. Yes, you can mail your wife’s ashes to her sister.

I mailed some of my wife’s ashes to locations around the country where relatives wanted to scatter them: her favorite places in Michigan (where she was born), the coast of Florida – even to Hawaii!

You need to send them registered mail, and check with your local post office for packing directions.

[Frank in Minnesota]

Sorry Jason. I don't use these forum things much, and put my name in the title. It should have said "From Frank". Stupid me.

[Gina]

It was fun! One of my friends from college passed away, and I mailed small baggies of ashes to all members in our circle of friends. Her ashes were distributed in places loved by each - and we shared the experiences in email messages. Even pictures!

[connect07]

Yes, It is legal to send ashes. You can send your wife's ashes to her sister. Why she scatter them around the tree?