Human remains
To ship human remains:
Please contact a local funeral home to make arrangements with WestJet Cargo. Non-cremated remains must be secured in a hermetically sealed casket, approved metal container or combination unit. All human remains containers, with exception of combination units, must be placed in an approved outside container; adequately protecting the contents from damage that may occur with ordinary care and handling. All appropriate documentation must accompany human remains, cremated or non-cremated:
- signed death certificate;
- burial permit;
- and/or burial transit removal permit as mandated by local, state, and government regulations.
Packaging of cremated and non-cremated human remains must follow all appropriate shipping requirements. If you are unsure of these requirements, please contact a local funeral home.
* Cremated human remains must be indicated on the air waybill when making a booking directly with WestJet Cargo. For more information please contact one of our WestJet Cargo agents. From Canada, call 1-866-952-2746.