Odd question - Pet's ashes

[nickiandmike]

So ... I'm one of those weird people who cremate their pets. I have the ashes of 3 pets. Has anyone dealt with importing their pets ashes with them to Canada? I'll be entering by land from the US with my COPR from family class sponsorship and will claim it as part of my possessions on the B4. I believe I have all the documents given to me by the vet regarding the cremations. Thank you.

 

[steaky]

Aren't there pet cemeteries in the US?

 

[Canooknic]

I'm a weird person too!! I was very naughty and just put them in with my shipping. They are in sealed wooden boxes so there was no chance of them escaping!

I would suggest just contacting customs to ask them

 

[sciencelover]

According to the Canada Border Services Agency website, import regulations for human remains are as follows:

Importation of Cremated Human Remains Into Canada
9. Cremated human remains, because they do not pose a quarantine risk, do not require a death certificate. However, it is recommended that when transporting the cremated remains that the importer should carry a copy of the death and cremation certificate and ensure that the remains are in a container that can easily be scanned (e.g., cardboard, wood or plastic).

http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-9-3-eng.pdf

I would give them a call and see if the same applies for pets.
I would also suggest that if they were euthanized, you have the veterinary bills and documents that show this handy.