Okay seasoned travelers, I have a tough one. I want to take my mother's ashes to France (from Florida) and then spread them over the Loire Valley from a balloon this coming summer. Number one: may I carry them on the plane myself? Two: do I need special paperwork or permission? Three: which balloon company and where? I'll need three balloons (for people, not ashes!). Thank you all in advance! Cindy Dawson
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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Sorry for your loss, and I admire your thoughtful idea to honor your mom. I'd suggest contacting a funeral home and the airline and make sure you can actually do what you want to. Also try google - I found these by typing "Transporting human ashes by airline" http://www.evrmemories.com/Cremation-Urn-TSA-transporting-s/188.htm http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1296.shtm
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London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
These two links suggest that you shouldn't have legal difficulties scattering the ashes outdoors in France, as long as you keep away from rivers or public roads. http://paris.angloinfo.com/countries/france/death.asp http://www.afif.asso.fr/english/cremation.htm#disposition