Answered4 years ago
What paperwork is required to bring my deceased wife's ashes back to Thailand?
Married to Thai Girl 33 years in Australia she is now deceased what paper work do i need to take her Ashes back to Thailand
Answer summary
To transport your deceased wife's ashes back to Thailand, you generally need a death certificate, a cremation certificate, and possibly a letter from the funeral home. Most travelers report that ashes can be carried in hand luggage without trouble at customs, but it's advisable to check with the airline and potentially contact the Thai embassy for confirmation on any specific requirements. Overall, many users shared experiences indicating that transporting ashes is relatively straightforward once you have the necessary paperwork.
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Andrew *******
Very sorry for your loss, 🙏 🕊 🙏
Chris ********
Just take them in your luggage(don't have to be in a earn) , save the Baht(👮♂️chai☕ money) for her house🏯(resting place) or where your spreading them🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Godbless/bhudda rip🏝️🌅..
Edward ******
RIP! CONTACT Thai Embassy
Daniel ************
My condolences on your loss.
Tony *******
Ask the embassy you at least get the correct information .hope you grief is short and your memories last a lifetime.
Gary *************
So sorry for your loss!
Budsraphorn *********
RIP
Steve **********
So sorry for your loss.
Christine ********
I had no idea you needed paperwork. I brought my grandparents here. They made me show the ashes in BKK at the airport. I was under the impression they were worried they were drugs. He just let me pass.
Lee ******
Brought some of my dogs ashes to spread. No one looks in your luggage when you land. No worries. Very sorry for your loss🙏😇
Wasurat ***************
Sorry for your loss 🙏😪
Jay **********
None, hand luggage
Peter ***********
My sister recently passed. The funeral home/ crematorium give the certificate, including identification w in or sttached to the ashes. Better call the airline to be sure for transport.
Chia *******
Sorry for your loss
Sabine *********
Very sorry for your loss.
Terary **********
Sorry for your loss. In the US we lost a loved one. The people doing the cremation told us the paperwork is a real hassle if you want to spread the ashes anywhere. They suggested it maybe easier just to do the thing, skipping the paperwork. My apologies if my suggestion is offensive (travel with the ashes in suite case).
Nathan *******
Sorry for your loss
Jim *****
Sorry for your loss
Brian *****************
I hope you have happy memories, so sorry for your loss.
Beau *********
Sorry for your loss 😢
RIP
RIP
Jerry ********
RIP
Claude *******
Condoléances 🙏🙏🙏
Sam ********
Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
Carlos *********
Have a cert from the creamatorium of the contents of the ashes
Greg *********
Death cert
James ********
Sorry for your loss
Philip **********
Sorry for your loss. You will need a death certificate with the cause of death on it. If it’s in Thai it will need to be translated into English.
Frankie ********
Sorry for your lost.
Tipsda ********
RIP.. Sad news though..
Better contact to Thai Embassy for the information
Better contact to Thai Embassy for the information
Kristian ***************
Hi Greg, sorry for your loss. 2019 my Mother brought my Father’s ashes here to Samui. She had to register them in cargo with the Airline.
Chris ******
So sad ...sorry to read of your loss and my condolences to yourself & family...may she RIP..🌹🙏
Minh *******
Sorry for your loss 💐💐💐
Maybe you can call Thai Embassy for information
Maybe you can call Thai Embassy for information
Jason ***************
Sorry for your loss mate 🙏
Jan ********
Oh I am so sorry..may she rest in peace 🙏
Andrew *******
I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Brad **********
Sorry to hear of your lose, may she Rest In Peace 🙏🏼
Mike *******
Very sorry for your loss Greg.
Qantas has a web page that may be helpful for you, including contacts for further advice. Good luck.
Qantas has a web page that may be helpful for you, including contacts for further advice. Good luck.
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Atchara *************
Omg! So sorry to hear that. RIP 🙏
David *********
Condolences Greg , very sad , but a wonderful period of time together .
Richard ***********
RIP
Alicia **********
Ashes are easy to transport. You just need death cert, confirmation of contents from funeral home,and pop them in your carry on .
David *******
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1_05Nick ****************
My condolences. I am not sure if there is a specific list for Thailand. My daughter brought my sons ashes to Thailand to be interred with me when I go. All she had was the death certificate, the crematorium certificate and a note from the Undertaker. She wrapped the urn in a towel in her hold baggage. On arrival at BKK she went through customs and showed them and they just said OK. The airline didn’t query anything on checking either.
Sabine *********
@Nick ***************
Very sorry for your loss. No children should die before their parents...Nick ****************
@Sabine ********
it really is the hardest thing any parent has to deal with. Thank you.Sabine *********
@Nick ***************
It's the worst nightmare of all parents. Unimaginable...
Steven ********************
@Nick ***************
same when I brought some of my Dads ashes to thailandActivity
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