Shipping Cremated Remains
The mailing process is straightforward when the cremated remains are prepared and shipped according to current USPS requirements.
Ship cremated remains to South Shore Sea Burials.
Dedicated cremated-remains shipping address
South Shore Sea Burials Inc.
P.O. Box 511
Point Lookout, NY 11569
This address is specifically for cremated remains, the authorization form and the death certificate. General correspondence should be mailed to P.O. Box 637, Point Lookout, NY 11569.
The United States Postal Service is the carrier authorized to mail cremated remains. Current USPS guidance requires domestic shipments of cremated remains to use Priority Mail Express and the USPS Priority Mail Express Cremated Remains box. The inner container must be strong, durable, securely sealed and sift-proof.
Include the completed authorization form and a copy of the death certificate with the arrangements requested by South Shore Sea Burials.
Authorization form- Carrier
- U.S. Postal Service
- Domestic service
- Priority Mail Express
- Packaging
- USPS Priority Mail Express Cremated Remains box + sealed sift-proof inner container
- Ship cremated remains to
- PO Box 511 · Point Lookout, NY 11569
Before shipping.
Place sufficient cushioning around the inner container so it cannot shift during transit. Include complete return and delivery addresses and follow the current USPS preparation requirements for cremated remains.
South Shore Sea Burials can also arrange pickup from a crematory, funeral home or another location on Long Island or within the five boroughs for an additional fee.
