Mailing Grandma's Ashes? USPS Demands Official Boxes Now!
Published Date: 2/19/2025
Rule
Summary
If you’re sending human or pet ashes through the mail, you now have to use special packaging supplied by the Postal Service. This new rule helps keep ashes safe and secure during shipping, whether going across town or across the globe. The change starts soon, so get ready to grab the official packaging and avoid any delays or extra costs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Must use USPS cremains packaging
If you mail human or pet cremated remains (ashes), you must use the Cremated Remains shipping supplies provided by the United States Postal Service. This rule applies for both domestic and international mailings and is intended to keep ashes safe and secure during shipping. If you do not use the official packaging, you may face delays or extra costs.
Businesses must use USPS cremains supplies
Businesses or organizations that mail human or animal cremated remains must use the Postal Service's Cremated Remains shipping supplies for domestic and international shipments. This requirement will change how you prepare and ship cremains and may require purchasing official USPS packaging or changing shipping procedures.
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