11/22/2025
Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less:
When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?
