What are TSA Policies for traveling with an urn?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policy is to never open an urn under any circumstances. As a result, you need to follow TSA rules for urns you intend to take on a plane. Give yourself plenty of time to go through security in case you have a long wait to be approved.

• Bring a copy of the death or cremation certificate as verification of the urn’s contents.
• The TSA recommends using a lightweight container that seals tightly and will not easily come open.
• The urn will be sent through the scanner, which will not damage the urn or the ashes in any way.
• If the equipment cannot scan the urn, TSA may request a further screening or refuse to allow the item on board. Most modern urns will not have this issue, but check the material first.

Here’s more information on traveling cremated remains.