Yes, I know, I've been posting about this for a year. But now I have my reservations for October, and I'm confused about whether I need to get anything "official" (other than bringing a copy of the death certificate) in order to bring the cremated remains into Jamaica. I have purchased a biodegradable urn (I think it's made of paper and bark), and a biodegradable bag that goes inside). The urn is TSA certified but I will double check with TSA first. American Airlines allows them in carry-on bags. SATP, where we will be staying, has said they will get us a boat to take us out far enough to do this. So the only potential fly in the ointment is what happens upon arrival in Jamaica. (We have the Club MoBay service included.)

This link indicates that a transit permit is required. http://mfaft.gov.jm/wp/transportatio...ns-to-jamaica/ It is unclear whether an individual is required to do this, or if this is just for funeral homes. The cremation was five years ago so this is not a funeral home-to-funeral home situation.

Does anyone know if I need to get a transit permit? If you have ever done burial/scattering at sea in Jamaica, can you please share how you handled getting them into the country? Thanks so much.