What Is a TSA Known Shipper? Why This Certification Matters for International Repatriation
When loved ones pass away far from home, families have to deal with specific airline, government and consulate requirements that vary by country. This process can be stressful. As a TSA Known Shipper, International Remains Shipping (IRS) manages the entire coordination and brings your loved one’s remains home to you.
What Is a TSA Known Shipper?
A known shipper is a party that’s approved to transport cargo, such as human remains, on passenger aircraft. They become “known” after being closely evaluated and vetted by their air carrier or a certified freight forwarder. After this comprehensive vetting, valuable information is forwarded to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA conducts its own checks before approving (or rejecting) the Known Shipper certification.
Why This Status Matters for International Repatriation
Being a TSA Known Shipper for international repatriation means that we:
- Comply with air freight regulations: Airlines require this status from shippers before accepting human remains for domestic and international flights. Without it, air shipment is not possible.
- Ensure security and efficiency: The Known Shipper program addresses security concerns, allowing for a streamlined and reliable process for transporting remains. This minimizes potential delays during an already sensitive time.
- Provide peace of mind: For grieving families and partnering funeral homes, working with a TSA Known Shipper like International Remains Shipping ensures that the complex processes of international transport are handled by a reputable, authorized and secure provider. We help navigate varying country-specific documentation and procedures, ensuring dignity and compliance throughout the process.
International Remains Shipping has met the requirements to be a TSA Known Shipper. Our Known Shipper certification with major airlines grants us security clearance that private individuals do not have, so we can oversee the coordination required to bring your loved one home. Our process includes an initial consultation, coordination with the funeral home, preparation of necessary legal documents and booking the best secure flight for your needs.
Contact International Remains Shipping Today
When it comes to the international transportation of human remains, Known Shipper status offers benefits such as peace of mind, security and efficiency. At International Remains Shipping, we specialize in the shipping and repatriation of human remains. Our team works directly with funeral homes, airlines and consulates so those left behind can properly grieve.
Fill out our contact form or call us at 855-450-5510 and let us help you through the journey of bringing your loved one’s remains back home during this difficult time.
