Bringing deceased's ashes to Thailand

[rott]

Being brought from the UK. Do these have to be cleared in advance or can you just turn up at Heathrow and presumably declare them there. Is this a complex or simple matter, anybody know?

[Sheryl]

I know in the US there are no restrictions and no need to declare. Maybe check with your airline or UK customs website.

[thedemon]

No need to declare but the cremated remains must be in a container that can pass normal security xray scans. So a metal container is not suitable.

 

Of course it would pay to have some documentation (e.g. copy of death certificate) in case of issues with security.

 

I believe that either hand carry or checked luggage is acceptable.

[pieeyed]

I just brought my mothers ashes from Canada to Thailand. Did not report anything and was not asked anything. I did have a Funeral Directors Statement of Death and a Certificate of Cremation.

[sipi]

12 hours ago, pieeyed said:

I just brought my mothers ashes from Canada to Thailand. Did not report anything and was not asked anything. I did have a Funeral Directors Statement of Death and a Certificate of Cremation.

Ditto from Australia.

[malt25]

I don't mean to be disrespectful & realize I'll get flamed for this, BUT, why would anyone want to take the ashes of a deceased anywhere ? Surely the fond, loving memories of past loved ones is all you need.

But hey, just my opinion.

[steven100]

just throw them in an envelop and then in the bag  ... they'll be fine

you could disperse them over the water in Pattaya or on a nice beach somewhere, just make sure it's not too windy ...

[rott]

1 hour ago, malt25 said:

I don't mean to be disrespectful & realize I'll get flamed for this, BUT, why would anyone want to take the ashes of a deceased anywhere ? Surely the fond, loving memories of past loved ones is all you need.

But hey, just my opinion.

They are from a long term English resident of Thailand who died in the UK and they are being brought over for his daughter here.

 

Long story.

 

Thanks for all the responses and help and advice offered. No need for any more.

[pieeyed]

I brought my mothers ashes back to Thailand with me because she always wanted to come visit me here, but because of health reasons could never make the trip. So I brought her over here and will spread her ashes in the ocean and she can travel where ever the currents take her. I know she would like that.