Halifax man en route to get ‘cremation tattoo’ stopped by airport security over ashes (opens original article in a new tab)

A Halifax man was stopped by airport security while carrying his dog's cremated ashes in a wooden box, leading to a change in plans and a call for better handling of such items.

• Halifax man was stopped by airport security with cremated dog ashes in carry-on
• Security required ashes to be in 350ml wooden or plastic container to pass
• Tattoo artist developed process to incorporate ashes into ink for memorial tattoos
• Both man and artist advocate for manual screening of cremated remains