United Cargo has created a caring and specialized service to assist in the transportation of human remains. One call to our special toll-free number and we can arrange shipment immediately to virtually any destination in the world. All funeral shipments are given special priority and bereavement fares may be available to family members or escorts accompanying the remains.

Please read the product information below as well as the requirements for transporting human remains. For professional and compassionate service, contact United Cargo seven days a week. Reservations for this service are not available online.

Description

• Airport-to-airport air freight United Cargo EXP service
• Booked on selected flights
• Interlining available worldwide
• High priority/special handling

Acceptance Time
 International Shipments

• US locations: Generally 3-4 hours prior to scheduled flight departure
• International locations: Local drop times apply

• Generally 2 hours prior to scheduled departure

Recovery time after flight arrival at destination
 International Shipments

• US locations: Documents and freight available 3-4 hours after flight arrival
• International locations: Local recovery times apply

• Generally 2 hours after flight arrival

See Station Information for specific drop-off and recovery locations and times.

Rules for Shipping Human Remains

To ensure that the shipping process goes as smoothly as possible, please adhere to the following requirements:

• Advance arrangements are required.
• The shipper must comply with all local, state, federal and international regulations.
• Remains must be shipped adequately secured in a casket or combination unit and packed in approved air tray to prevent casket damage or shifting. Air trays are available for purchase at most locations.
• For cremated remains, United recommends SPD.
• Certificate of Death, burial permit, burial removal permit and/or other documentation as required by local, state, federal and international regulations must accompany remains.
• For bereavement fares, certain eligibility requirements apply.