When shipping bodies by common carrier, what additional permit must be attached to the shipping container?

When shipping bodies by common carrier, the additional permit that must be attached to the shipping container is known as a transit permit. This permit is essential for the legal transportation of human remains across state lines or through various jurisdictions. It serves as an official document that indicates the deceased has been prepared appropriately for transport and meets the legal requirements for shipping.

The transit permit ensures compliance with both state and federal regulations concerning the transportation of human remains, making it a critical component of the process. It usually includes details about the deceased, the origin and destination of the shipment, and often requires signatures from relevant authorities or the funeral director.

In this context, while a burial permit pertains specifically to the authority for burying remains in a particular location, and a disinterment permit is associated with the legal exhumation of remains, they do not apply to the shipping of bodies. An embalming certificate, although important for the preparation of bodies for viewing and transport, is not the specific permit required for shipping. Thus, the requirement for a transit permit highlights its specialized role in the logistics of moving deceased individuals by common carrier.