Kitty Hawk’s Precious Cargo provides caring, compassionate service to assist funeral directors responsible for coordinating the transport of human remains.

Kitty Hawk understands the significant role we play in meeting the needs of bereaved families. We ensure that all transported human remains receive individual care and attention and are treated with the utmost dignity and respect.

In addition to the latest acceptance times in the industry, we take great pride in our ability to guarantee each and every shipment. Anywhere, any size, on time. Kitty Hawk serves every major U.S. metropolitan area with our extensive network of Boeing 727 and 737-300SF cargo aircraft.

For the comfort and peace of mind of both funeral directors and the families they serve, the Kitty Hawk team provides a complete tracking and monitoring system with up-to-the-minute online information. You will always know the location and status of your Precious Cargo.

Please read the requirements for transporting human remains on page 6 of our Tariff Manual for additional information. Book Online or call (800) 486-3780 to make Precious Cargo arrangements. Kitty Hawk’s dedicated staff of specially trained service representatives is ready to assist you at any time.

Precious Cargo Pricing

Rules for KHPC
Kitty Hawk strictly adheres to and is compliant with all applicable government regulations regarding acceptance and transportation of human remains. To ensure that the shipping process goes as smoothly as possible, please adhere to the following requirements:

• Advance arrangements are required.
   
• Certificate of Death, burial permit, burial removal permit and/or other documentation as required by local, state, federal and international regulations must accompany remains.
   
• Uncasketed human remains must be shipped in an industry standard combination unit(combo-unit). Casketed remains should be shipped in an industry standard wood based air tray. Alternative containers shipping casketed remains should be made of wood or other rigid material with a top loading capability of at least 450 lbs.
   
• Cremated remains must be packed in a sealed outer box or case for transport.
   
• The shipper must comply with all local, state, federal and international regulations.