How to Post Ashes Abroad: Shipping with Royal Mail, FedEx, DHL, UPS & DPD

Can You Post Ashes with Royal Mail?

Yes, Royal Mail permits the local and international shipping of ashes.

But under SUPER strict regulations.

Note: Royal Mail will not accept responsibility for loss or damage

Quantity Allowed

Each package must not contain more than 50 grams of ashes

To put this into perspective it would be the equivalent weight of of six one pounds coins. In total human ashes typically weigh between 1,800 – 4,000 grams. 

Container Requirements

Ashes must be stored in a secure, leak-proof container.

Packaging

The container should fit snugly within robust external packaging, cushioned to prevent damage.

Labeling

The package must clearly display the sender’s name and return address.

While technically possible to divide the ashes into 36 to 80 parcels, we highly discourage this due to the irreplaceable nature of the contents.

Can You Send Ashes with FedEx?

No, FedEx does not allow the transportation of human corpses, human organs, body parts, embryos, cremated remains, or disinterred human remains.

Can You Send Ashes with DHL?

No, DHL does not permit the shipment of human ashes, either locally or internationally.

Can You Send Ashes with UPS?

No, UPS does not allow the transportation of human ashes, whether domestically or abroad.

Can You Send Human Ashes with DPD?

No, DPD prohibits the shipment of human ashes.

Okay…So How?

See options below how to send ashes abroad.

Option 1: Sending Ashes via Cargo see here

Option 2: Sending Ashes via the Door to Door Service see here

Option 3: You Travel Abroad (DIY) see here