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Go in appeal and state your justification of the purpose and conditions for the intended stay …It is a refusal, so you have to go in appeal.I guess you got refused because during the examination, the examinator decided this conclusion :2. justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided;So I will give you the details and perhaps you will find a hint on where you failed to convince the examinor of your application : Legal visa guide handbook :6.5 The purpose of the intended stayThe consulate shall verify the purpose(s) and the legality of the intended stay and the applicant's justification of the purpose of the intended stay and its legality. A large number of invitations from the same host/referee could indicate that the real purpose of travel is illegal immigration and/or employment. The consulate must in particular check whether the declared purpose is coherent and credible and the supporting documents correspond to the stated purpose:whether the purpose of travel is justified:an application for a visa for medical treatment where local treatment is available may hide an intention to abuse social welfare in the Member State. However, that may not always be the case: the applicant may wish to receive medical treatment where his/her family members reside; or wish to be treated by a doctor who has treated him previously; or seek medical care that is perceived as of better quality than in his/her country of residence. Consulates must in each case verify that the person has the financial capacity to pay the medical bills, that the medical procedure is already pre-paid, or that the applicant has comprehensive private insurance that will pay the bill irrespective of the type of treatment.whether the purpose of travel follows a pattern for illegal employment or immigration: individual applicants coming from the same region and always booking at the same hotel could be suspicious;whether the purpose is against the national interest of all Member States or of a specific Member State for reasons of security, public order or external relations.Consulates should be aware that a journey may have several different purposes within the same Member State or in the territories of several Member States, e.g.: – business meeting followed by a weekend of tourism; – paid activity combined with private visit to friends; – training followed by a religious pilgrimageExamples for doubts :an applicant claims to travel to an industrial area, staying in a cheap hotel, for the purpose of tourism;an applicant claims to visit a professional event at dates that do not correspond to the actual dates of the event;an applicant claims that the purpose of the trip is to visit a friend, but it turns out that the person concerned is absent during the period of the intended visit;a trader in jewellery claims to have been invited to attend a medical conference;a third-country national indicates that the purpose of his trip is to participate in a congress; he presents an invitation but no documentation showing that he practices a profession or holds a qualification relating to the subject of the congress;an applicant claims that the purpose of the intended trip is short-term employment but the documents submitted indicate that the intended stay would exceed 90 days per period of 180 days.6.6 The conditions of the intended stayThe applicant's justification for the conditions of the intended stay shall be verified:accommodation during the stay or possession of sufficient means to cover the accommodation;the possession of sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to the applicant’s country of origin or residence, or for the transit to a third country into which he is certain to be admitted, or is in a position to acquire such means lawfully. In order to assess the means of subsistence, the reference amounts set by individual Member States must be taken into account.6.6.1 How to verify the sufficient means for leaving the territory of the Member States?The following should be checked:if no transport ticket has been presented, it should be checked whether the applicant possesses sufficient financial means to acquire a transport ticket;if the applicant wishes to leave the territory of the Member States by a private means of transport, the consulate may request proof of such private means of transport (registration, insurance) and the driver’s or pilot's licence. The consulate may also request documents regarding the state of that means of transport;if the applicant has presented an onward ticket, it should be checked whether he is in possession of a visa or any other document allowing the entry into the intended country of destination.6.6.2 How to estimate the sufficient means of subsistence for the stay?The consulate should estimate both the amount of sufficient financial means necessary for the stay and the reliability of the financial resources presented. The reliability of the means of subsistence presented should always be assessed according to the local context. The consulate should roughly estimate the amount necessary on the basis of:the length of the intended stay;the purpose of the intended journey;the cost of living as notified by Member States in accordance with Annex 18. The consulate should accept as sufficient financial resources below that estimate if the applicant benefits from financial support or free services (or at a reduced price) during the period spent within the territory of the Member States;proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation;a reliable and credible certificate confirming financial support of a legal resident within the territory of the Member States;a prepaid receipt from a reliable travel agency. If the applicant presents a work permit issued by a Member State, he might be exempted from presenting additional proof of financial means as it can be assumed that his/her salary can cover the cost of the short stay.The consulate should request sufficient financial resources above that estimate when the purpose of travel is:luxury tourism;medical treatment in order to cover the cost of such treatment calculated on the basis of a realistic estimate made by the host medical entity, unless such cost is covered by a reliable entity;study in order to cover the cost of the school fees, unless covered by a reliable sponsorship or proof that such costs have been prepaid.If the applicant covers the expense of the journey himself, he should present proof of possessing personally the required resources, e.g. by salary slips, bank statements. The consulates may check the reliability and stability of the amounts credited to a bank statement in case of doubt. If accommodation is provided free of charge to the applicant, the estimate of the necessary financial resources may be reduced accordingly, if the commitment to provide such free accommodation is reliable. In case of an all-included invitation or total or partial sponsorship by a private company, any other legal entity or a private person, the consulate should adapt the level of the required resources and check the reliability of the commitment according to the nature of the relationship (commercial, private, etc.).

First and foremost, I’d suggest that anyone who is currently using cannabis in Illinois - recreational or medicinal - who has a job (or not), to read the Illinois Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act.Not only does it provide you with absolutely everything you’d want to know about the cannabis situation in Illinois, but it can actually help you in this case.The good news is, in this case, everything you could want to know is in Article 10. I won’t spoil the ending for you, but you may be in a better position than you thought.Sit back and get your eyeglasses out, because it’s going to be quite a read:You should definitely pay attention to Section 25:(410 ILCS 705/10-25)Sec. 10-25.Immunities and presumptions related to the use of cannabis by purchasers.(a) A purchaser who is 21 years of age or older is not subject to arrest, prosecution, denial of any right or privilege, or other punishment including, but not limited to, any civil penalty or disciplinary action taken by an occupational or professional licensing board, based solely on the use of cannabis if (1) the purchaser possesses an amount of cannabis that does not exceed the possession limit under Section 10-10 and, if the purchaser is licensed, certified, or registered to practice any trade or profession under any Act and (2) the use of cannabis does not impair that person when he or she is engaged in the practice of the profession for which he or she is licensed, certified, or registered.(b) A purchaser 21 years of age or older is not subject to arrest, prosecution, denial of any right or privilege, or other punishment, including, but not limited to, any civil penalty or disciplinary action taken by an occupational or professional licensing board, based solely for (i) selling cannabis paraphernalia if employed and licensed as a dispensing agent by a dispensing organization; (ii) being in the presence or vicinity of the use of cannabis or cannabis paraphernalia as allowed under this Act; or (iii) possessing cannabis paraphernalia.[1]Don’t get too excited, we’re not done yet. Section 35 spells out all of the people who CANNOT use cannabis, and states:(410 ILCS 705/10-35)Sec. 10-35.Limitations and penalties.(a) This Act does not permit any person to engage in, and does not prevent the imposition of any civil, criminal, or other penalties for engaging in, any of the following conduct:(1) undertaking any task under the influence of cannabis when doing so would constitute negligence, professional malpractice, or professional misconduct;(2) possessing cannabis:(A) in a school bus, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(B) on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(C) in any correctional facility;(D) in a vehicle not open to the public unless the cannabis is in a reasonably secured, sealed container and reasonably inaccessible while the vehicle is moving; or(E) in a private residence that is used at any time to provide licensed child care or other similar social service care on the premises;(3) using cannabis:(A) in a school bus, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(B) on the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(C) in any correctional facility;(D) in any motor vehicle;(E) in a private residence that is used at anytime to provide licensed child care or other similar social service care on the premises;(F) in any public place; or(G) knowingly in close physical proximity toanyone under 21 years of age who is not a registered medical cannabis patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(4) smoking cannabis in any place where smoking is prohibited under the Smoke Free Illinois Act;(5) operating, navigating, or being in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or snowmobile while using or under the influence of cannabis in violation of Section 11-501 or 11-502.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, Section 5-16 of the Boat Registration and Safety Act, or Section 5-7 of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act;(6) facilitating the use of cannabis by any person who is not allowed to use cannabis under this Act or the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(7) transferring cannabis to any person contrary to this Act or the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;(8) the use of cannabis by a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, probation officer, or firefighter while on duty; nothing in this Act prevents a public employer of law enforcement officers, corrections officers, probation officers, paramedics, or firefighters from prohibiting or taking disciplinary action for the consumption, possession, sales, purchase, or delivery of cannabis or cannabis-infused substances while on or off duty, unless provided for in the employer's policies. However, an employer may not take adverse employment action against an employee based solely on the lawful possession or consumption of cannabis or cannabis-infused substances by members of the employee's household. To the extent that this Section conflicts with any applicable collective bargaining agreement, the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement shall prevail. Further, nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit in any way the right to collectively bargain over the subject matters contained in this Act; or(9) the use of cannabis by a person who has a school bus permit or a Commercial Driver's License while on duty.As used in this Section, "public place" means any place where a person could reasonably be expected to be observed by others. "Public place" includes all parts of buildings owned in whole or in part, or leased, by the State or a unit of local government. "Public place" includes all areas in a park, recreation area, wildlife area, or playground owned in whole or in part, leased, or managed by the State or a unit of local government. "Public place" does not include a private residence unless the private residence is used to provide licensed child care, foster care, or other similar social service care on the premises.(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the arrest or prosecution of a person for reckless driving or driving under the influence of cannabis, operating a watercraft under the influence of cannabis, or operating a snowmobile under the influence of cannabis if probable cause exists.(c) Nothing in this Act shall prevent a private business from restricting or prohibiting the use of cannabis on its property, including areas where motor vehicles are parked.(d) Nothing in this Act shall require an individual or business entity to violate the provisions of federal law, including colleges or universities that must abide by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, that require campuses to be drug free.(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 101-593, eff. 12-4-19.)[2]Hopefully you sat there and read all of that, because I’m not going to sit here and explain all of the people/jobs who CAN’T use cannabis.Maybe you skipped all of it because you just want the answer all nice and tidy and spelled out for you. Tricked you, because we’re not done yet.Section 50 is the real meat and potatoes. Hopefully you got this far. If you have, I commend you:(410 ILCS 705/10-50)Sec. 10-50.Employment; employer liability.(a) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit an employer from adopting reasonable zero tolerance or drug free workplace policies, or employment policies concerning drug testing, smoking, consumption, storage, or use of cannabis in the workplace or while on call provided that the policy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner.(b) Nothing in this Act shall require an employer to permit an employee to be under the influence of or use cannabis in the employer's workplace or while performing the employee's job duties or while on call.(c) Nothing in this Act shall limit or prevent an employer from disciplining an employee or terminating employment of an employee for violating an employer's employment policies or workplace drug policy.(d) An employer may consider an employee to be impaired or under the influence of cannabis if the employer has a good faith belief that an employee manifests specific, articulable symptoms while working that decrease or lessen the employee's performance of the duties or tasks of the employee's job position, including symptoms of the employee's speech, physical dexterity, agility, coordination, demeanor, irrational or unusual behavior, or negligence or carelessness in operating equipment or machinery; disregard for the safety of the employee or others, or involvement in any accident that results in serious damage to equipment or property; disruption of a production or manufacturing process; or carelessness that results in any injury to the employee or others. If an employer elects to discipline an employee on the basis that the employee is under the influence or impaired by cannabis, the employer must afford the employee a reasonable opportunity to contest the basis of the determination.(e) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to create or imply a cause of action for any person against an employer for:(1) actions taken pursuant to an employer's reasonable workplace drug policy, including but not limited to subjecting an employee or applicant to reasonable drug and alcohol testing, reasonable and nondiscriminatory random drug testing, and discipline, termination of employment, or withdrawal of a job offer due to a failure of a drug test;(2) actions based on the employer's good faith belief that an employee used or possessed cannabis in the employer's workplace or while performing the employee's job duties or while on call in violation of the employer's employment policies;(3) actions, including discipline or termination of employment, based on the employer's good faith belief that an employee was impaired as a result of the use of cannabis, or under the influence of cannabis, while at the employer's workplace or while performing the employee's job duties or while on call in violation of the employer's workplace drug policy; or(4) injury, loss, or liability to a third party if the employer neither knew nor had reason to know that the employee was impaired.(f) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to enhance or diminish protections afforded by any other law, including but not limited to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program.(g) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to interfere with any federal, State, or local restrictions on employment including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR 40.151(e) or impact an employer's ability to comply with federal or State law or cause it to lose a federal or State contract or funding.(h) As used in this Section, "workplace" means the employer's premises, including any building, real property, and parking area under the control of the employer or area used by an employee while in the performance of the employee's job duties, and vehicles, whether leased, rented, or owned. "Workplace" may be further defined by the employer's written employment policy, provided that the policy is consistent with this Section.(i) For purposes of this Section, an employee is deemed "on call" when such employee is scheduled with at least 24 hours' notice by his or her employer to be on standby or otherwise responsible for performing tasks related to his or her employment either at the employer's premises or other previously designated location by his or her employer or supervisor to perform a work-related task.(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 101-593, eff. 12-4-19.)[3]SO WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!?!?!?!!The bad news first.You might be one of those people who isn’t technically allowed to use cannabis in the first place. In that case, you’re probably going to get fired. Sorry!Also, if your employer has any sort of “Drug Free Workplace” or zero-tolerance policy, you’re kind of shit out of luck. They’re legally allowed to fire you - the legalization of recreational cannabis doesn’t null & void the employer’s rights in their place of business (which you may have already agreed to by signing a contract to work there). Sorry!The good news now —If you were partaking legally, your job doesn’t have any sort of explicit “Drug Free” policy, you’re not “restricted” in any way — there’s nothing they can really do about it.Hopefully you read Article 50 up there, because it does spell out some caveats - mainly about being under the influence in the workplace. Every situation will be unique, which is why I urged you in the first place to READ THE ACTUAL LAW. Every one of my footnotes link to the law itself, so you have no excuses.If you TRULY were partaking in cannabis OUTSIDE of work hours, there is NO “Drug Free” or zero-tolerance policy, and you AREN’T one of the “restricted” occupations, you can’t be fired and you get to work (and smoke) another day.Keep in mind, because of legalization and all of these provisions, employers are undoubtedly updating their policies regarding cannabis/drugs.Please make sure you are staying CURRENT on your jobs policies!Update 7/22/2020 - It’s been pointed out to me that some people with federal jobs might not realize that their federal job prohibits use of a federally illegal substance. Although I don’t understand how someone could possibly be that disconnected from the obvious, I guess I can understand the need for clarification — As a federal employee, there is NO exception for cannabis use, regardless of the legal status of cannabis in the state you live in.Footnotes[1] 410 ILCS 705/ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.[2] 410 ILCS 705/ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.[3] 410 ILCS 705/ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

Immediately After DeathImmediately after someone dies, several things need to happen. First, a medical professional will need to fill out the Pronouncement of Death form. Then arrangements will have to be made to move the body from its place of death. Finally, a death registration form must be completed and filed with the county in which the person died. And, if the person dies out of state (away from their home) or out of the country there are additional steps that will need to be taken.Pronouncement of death and transportationRegistration of the death and death certificatesDeath out of stateDeath out of the countryTransporting ashesPronouncement of death and transportationArrangements will need to be made to transport the body to a mortuary, crematory or the coroner’s office unless there is going to be a home burial service. However, before the body can be moved anywhere, a medical professional will need to complete a Pronouncement of Death form. The date and time on the form will become the official time of death.If it appears that the death was not from natural causes, the Coroner’s office will be contacted to see if an autopsy needs to be done.If the death occurs in a hospital:Someone at the hospital will complete the Prouncement of Death form.Federal law requires the person completing the Pronouncement of Death form to notify the hospital’s organ procurement staff. The organ procurement staff will talk with the family about the opportunity to donate organs or tissue.The hospital or a family member will call the funeral home and make arrangements for the body to be picked up and transferred to a funeral provider or other designated facility. If the hospital has a morgue, they may transfer the body there while waiting for transportation.If the death occurs at home:Someone will have to call 911 and request that a person be sent to the house to complete the Pronouncement of Death form. If hospice was involved, they can complete the form.If the death is a result of an accident:Pronouncement of death may be at the scene of the accident or the body may be taken to a hospital or a coroner’s office, where the pronouncement will occur.If the death is in a nursing home:Medical professionals there can also complete the form.The nursing staff there will arrange for an immediate pickup of the body since they don’t have a morgue in which to store the body. In fact, most nursing homes, as part of their admitting practice, require the identification of a funeral establishment in case of death. Then the nursing home can make arrangements to transfer the body to that funeral home if they can’t immediately locate the next of kin.If arrangements have been made to donate the body to medical science:The next of kin or designated agent should notify the medical institution with which the deceased made prior arrangements to ask what they want done with the body. A contact name and phone number should be available in the contract provided by the medical institution. FYI, the contract should specify whether the institution or the estate will be for transportation of the body.If death is unexpected, traumatic or suspicious, or the cause of death cannot be documented on the death certificate:The body may need to be taken to the coroner’s office where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause. Different county and state laws determine whether the coroner is required to examine the body.If an autopsy is to be performed, the state in which the person died may require a family member to sign an authorization form. Some counties have funds available for autopsy and body transportation; others may charge for these services.Once the autopsy has been completed, the body will be released.ReturnRegistration of the death and death certificatesState laws require the funeral provider, coroner or person in charge of a home funeral to complete the following:Death Registration form – This form collects two types of information about the deceased. The first is demographic information and is usually provided by the deceased’s family. The second type identifies the cause of death; that information is provided by a physician or coroner.Burial Permit form – identifies the type of disposition that has been chosen and also states where the deceased will be buried or where and how the ashes will be scattered.Both of these forms must be submitted to the County Recorder in the county in which the deceased died for review and approval. The body cannot be disposed of without them having been signed by the County Recorder. After disposal, the entity responsible for that disposal must sign the Burial Permit form and return it to the County Recorder.FYI, the county office processing death registration forms is called different names in different counties and states including the Department of Health, the Department of Vital Statistics or the Recorder’s Office.Once the County Recorder has certified the death registration form as complete and accurate, they can provide:A Certified Death Abstract (commonly called a Death Certificate) printed on official paper. This certified death abstract is the document most organizations require as proof of the death. For example, if the deceased had a life insurance policy, the company will not provide benefits without this proof of death.The executor of the estate must pay a fee for every copy of this form that is needed; it varies by state but usually ranges between $10 and $15 each. An original certified death abstract includes the signature of the County Recorder as well as the county seal. Some organizations processing death claims will accept a photocopy of the death certificate but many require an original. On average, ten certified death abstracts are required to settle an estate.The certified copy of the death registration form is called a Certified Death Abstract because the information on it is an abstract of the data actually collected on your death registration form. The abstract only lists the name of the deceased and his or her date of birth. The death registration form also collects the cause and place of death information, which is provided by a physician or a coroner.Most mortuaries or crematories can help the designated agent or executor to obtain certified original death abstracts by requesting them when they submit the death registration form to the county in which the deceased died. They will pay the certified death registration fees to the county and then bill these costs as part of the funeral. If the funeral director does not do this, or if the funeral agent or executor finds that they need additional originals, they will need to visit the county recorder and request them. Because certified death abstracts are often used in identify theft, some states now require any later requests for death certificates to be submitted on notarized forms.A copy of the Death Registration form is kept on file in the County Recorder’s office where the death occurred for a period of time which varies by state. The County Recorder then forwards the approved Death Registration form to the State Department of Vital Statistics where the signed death registration will be stored as a permanent record.The designated agent, executor or next of kin should check the death registration form carefully for any errors. If the date of death is entered incorrectly, the printed death certificate will show the wrong date of death, which could be a problem in closing out accounts, settling insurance claims, etc.ReturnDeath out of stateIf the deceased died out of state and desires a traditional burial service, their designated agent or a family member will probably need to arrange to transport their body back home. This will require the coordination of a funeral home in each city. Most funeral homes have relationships with world-wide agencies that specialize in shipping bodies home. If a body is shipped on a common carrier, it must be embalmed prior to shipping or sealed in an airtight casket or transportation container.The cost for shipping human remains via air within the United States ranges from $275 to $1,500 plus applicable tax. For example, to ship a body from California to New York costs $525; from Florida to Massachusetts costs $305.Source: Delta Cares – a division of Delta Air Lines – published rates 6/09Two other options can also be considered:A funeral and burial in the city in which the death occurred.Cremation in the city of death and then shipment of the cremains.If the deceased purchased a pre-need funeral policy, it may be transferable to the city in which the deceased actually died. It depends on the actual policy and the state in which the deceased officially resided. Whoever is handling funeral arrangements should contact the funeral home with whom the deceased signed a contract to find out what should or can be done.Involving the funeral home that will be used for the funeral is usually a good first step. They can help to arrange transportation, etc.ReturnDeath out of the countryIf the deceased died outside of the United States, the designated agent or a relative should contact the United States Consulate in the country in which the death occurred and they should be asked for help in making the arrangements for the return of the body or for its disposition in the foreign city. See http://usembassy.state.gov/ for a list of the consulate addresses and phone numbers.The U.S. Department of State should also be contacted for further information and help.Certain documents are required by U.S. and foreign countries’ laws before remains can be sent from one country to another and those documents may vary depending on the circumstances of the death.A U.S. consular mortuary certificate-prepared by the U.S. consular office, and will be required if the body is being returned to the United States. This document, written in English, contains necessary information including the cause of the death. Generally, if the remains have been embalmed, the documentation which accompanies the consular mortuary certificate will satisfy U.S. public health requirements.A foreign death certificate provided by the U.S. consular mortuary (if available).The affidavit of the foreign funeral director – This document attests that the casket contains only the deceased’s body and clothing, plus packing materials.The body transmit permit – It will accompany the remains to the United States and is issued by local health authorities at the port of embarcation.A bill of lading – If the remains are not accompanied by a passenger, a bill of lading must be issued by the airline carrier to cover the body’s transportation.Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad- Prepared by the Consular Officer, this report includes the essential facts concerning the death, planned disposition of the remains and custody of the deceased’s personal effects. It may also serve as a death certificate in the United States for probate, inheritance and other purposes. The next of kin will also find this report helpful in dealing with insurance companies, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, financial institutions such as banks and credit card companies, or any other situation in which proof of death is needed.If the remains have not been embalmed, the U.S. consular officer should alert U.S. Customs and the U.S. Public Health Service at point of entry in advance, faxing copies of the consular mortuary certificate, local death certificate (if available), affidavit of the foreign funeral director and a formal statement from competent foreign authorities stating that the individual did not die from a communicable disease. Otherwise, the deceased’s family may have a problem getting the body back into the United States.Once the body is received by a local funeral provider in the United States, that provider will complete the required death registration form and cremation or burial permit forms.If the deceased is a U.S. citizen and when he or she dies abroad there is no legal representative present in the country, the consular office usually notifies the deceased’s next of kin by official telegram relayed through the Department of State in Washington, D.C. The U.S. consular office will then receive instructions from the deceased’s legal representative and will arrange for disposition of the remains. The consul can also act as provisional conservator of the deceased’s personal effects, such as jewelry and clothing and will pay local debts such as a hospital bill, from funds available in the deceased’s estate of from funds received from the legal representation.Further information about document and assistance from the U.S. Consular Office is available at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/abroad/events-and-records/death.htmlReturnTransporting AshesIf the body is cremated in an out of state or out of country location and the ashes are being brought home or taken to another location to be scattered, there are Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that must be followed.If the urn is being transported as carry-on luggage, it MUST pass through the x-ray machine and be screened. Whoever is carrying the urn or other container needs to be sure it is made of a material that can be successfully x-rayed, such as wood, plastic or a non-lead lined ceramic. If the container is made of a material that generates an opaque image and prevents the security scanner from clearly seeing what’s inside, the container will NOT be allowed through the security checkpoint. And under no circumstances will a screener open the container or urn, even if the person carrying it requests this action.