Ask your funeral director about temporary containers for transportation purposes. These containers are more likely to pass through security. You can also bring your empty permanent container with you and arrange for a funeral home at your destination to transfer the container contents.
What cremation container materials will pass through the security checkpoint?
Due to differences in thickness, shape and material, some cremation containers are more likely to pass through security screening.
Plastic, cardboard or cloth containers are most likely to clear the x-ray machine and be permitted past the checkpoint.
Metal, granite and ceramic containers are least likely to be permitted past the checkpoint.