My experience: We needed to have my fathers ashes shipped from California to Alaska. The crematorium would only ship via USPS as we were informed they are the only authorized shipper of human remains. I can tell you, not only were the USPS people SNARKY (morbid humor that was very much NOT appreciated) when I went to the PO to retrieve Dad, but the cost was also greater than 5 X what it would have cost to use almost any other carrier.
Use your own judgment when shipping, just wanted to add my experience to this discussion.
Another experience: Both my parents pre-arranged (prepaid) their wants and desires. Please do this for your family, as we will do the same. At that time leaving the burden to your children or siblings, leaves them apt to make the wrong and maybe very costly decisions “in your memory”.
...very sobering discussion, but also very valuable to our loved ones who survive us.
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