Regulations on Airline Shipping take effect August 1, 2010. For information about TSA requirements, go to the following link:
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/aircargo/certified_screening.shtm
The lists below came from the above referenced website
For a list of Independent Cargo Screener, click here For a list of Certified Freight Forwarders, click here
Important Info from TFSC Regarding Preparation Rooms
TDB Requirement for Prepaid Brochure
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PROTOCOLS
Death Notice for Randy Hanner
Death Notice for Kathleen Thompson
Death Notice for Roger Pool
Death Notice for Elizabeth Allison
Death Notice for Craig Zimmerman
Death Notice for Guy Thompson
Death Notice for Jo Ann Elliott Hamil
Death Notice for Horace Bryan Hilliard
NFDA Convention Flyer. Click here for link to their registration website.
The Provisional Licensee program has changed with new rules in place. Go to http://www.tfsc.state.tx.us/licensing.asp#provisionalnotice and scroll down the page to get the latest information off the Texas Funeral Service Commission website.
Coast Guard Military Funeral Honors Request Form, click here.
The Mass Fatalities Management portion of the Dept of State Health Services Handbook has been completed. Click here for a copy.
The Nigerian Funeral Scam continues to operate on and off. If you think the person might actually be legitimate, refer them to the Overseas Citizen's Office of the US State Department. They will assist any person return a body to the US. The telephone number is 888-407-4747. Do not send anyone money even if they give you a credit card that appears to go through.
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