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Sending Ashes for Memorial Orbs - NEW INFORMATION

September 28, 2022

USPS is the ONLY service that will ship cremation ashes. 

They have 3 main requirements:

  1. the box MUST be labeled on every side (including top and bottom) with USPS Label #139, which states "Cremated Remains"
  2. the box MUST be shipped via PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS
  3. the ashes must be contained within the box in a "sift-proof" container (essentially a container that will not allow any leakage)

USPS does supply kits now for this shipping, and they do not charge anything for them.  They're available at the USPS Postal Store. 

They offer 3 options:

  1. labels to use if you prefer to use your own box (a roll of 100 of USPS Label #139)
  2. Kit #1, which includes a box already labeled with Label #139, and some tape to seal the box
  3. Kit #2, which includes the same box and tape as Kit #1, but also a sift-proof sealable plastic bag and some bubble cushioning.

Again, please note that there is NO CHARGE for any of these items, and there is NO CHARGE for them to ship these to you. 

ALSO, be aware that you can ONLY get them ONLINE from the USPS Postal Store - they state they DO NOT handle them at local Post Offices.

Of course, they DO handle the shipping of them at the local Post Office.  There will be a Tracking # assigned to your package.

You can read more on this in the USPS FAQ on Shipping Cremated Remains and Ashes, or in USPS Publication #139.

We always include any leftover ashes when we ship the completed Memorial Orb(s) to you, and will label and ship the box the same way.  We also add the "Signature Required" service for all Orbs.

Please call us if you still have any questions.  

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