Requirements:

Transport of Human Remains

1. Certified copy of the death certificate (must have raised seal)
2. Letter of non-contagious disease from County or State Health Office (must have raised seal)
3. Burial/Transit permit (mist have raised seal)
4. Metal sealer casket
5. Wood bottom base air-tray is acceptable
6. Letter of preparation and contents of casket on funeral home letterhead
7. Name, address, & telephone number of consignee in Ireland
8. No legalization or inspection by Consulate (papers must accompany remains)

Transport of Cremated Remains

1. Ashes may be mailed or hand carried by a certified d/c and the cremation affidavit, both with raised seals for inspection

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164203.htm#ireland

Embassy: http://www.embassyofireland.org/