Requirements:
Transport of Human Remains
- Puerto Rico is a possession of the United States. All requirements for shipping within the U.S. apply but the following documents are requested as well
- Certified copy of Death certificate
- Burial/Transit Permit
- Letter of preparation on funeral home letterhead
- Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number;
- No casket requirement, combo unit is OK