Resources
Department of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
The death of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience that most of us will encounter. By asking the right questions, comparing prices and services, and making informed decisions, you can make arrangements that are meaningful to your loved ones and control the costs for yourself and your survivors. The California Department of Consumer Affairs Cemetery and Funeral Bureau has developed this booklet to assist in making these diffcult decisions about funeral and cemetery arrangements for yourself or your loved one.
Flying with Cremains
Carry On Bags: Yes (Special Instructions)
Checked Bags: Yes
We understand how painful losing a loved one is and we treat crematory remains with respect. Some airlines do not allow cremated remains in checked bags, so please check with your airline to learn more about possible restrictions.
To facilitate screening, we suggest that you purchase a temporary or permanent crematory container made of a lighter weight material, such as wood or plastic. If the container is made of a material that generates an opaque image, TSA officers will not be able to clearly determine what is inside the container and the container will not be allowed. Out of respect for the deceased, TSA officers will not open a container, even if requested by the passenger.
Local florists
D&M Wholesale Flowers — Just down the street from Cremation Services Inc. 3208 La Mirada Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phone 760-410-7303.
Tri City Florist — “Our florists are committed to providing only the finest Funeral floral arrangements backed by prompt and friendly services.”
North City Florist — “We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.”
Autopsy Services
Private Autopsy Service — 1-800-Autopsy. “We are a Totally Autonomous Thanatology Specialty Service Company, whose principal duty is upholding our mission of COMMITMENT, DIGNITY, and RESPECT to those who place their trust in us.”
Shipping Cremains usps.com
When you need to ship cremated remains, the United States Postal Service® offers Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail Express International® service along with free packaging to protect your special mailing. Whether you are shipping the remains of a loved one or a pet to family members or to an artisan to create a work of art, it is necessary to follow our preparation and packaging requirements to protect your shipment during transit.
Scattering Cremains at Sea
Pastor Richard Huls — 760-803-4236
Pastor Huls is a retire Navy Chaplain and a licensed cremated remains disposer who can bring small groups out to sea to scatter their loved one’s cremated remains.
