In late 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) proposed “improvements” to the process for shipping cremated remains “to enhance visibility in the mailstream.” The final mandate, which went into effect on March 1, 2025, required that “customers shipping cremated remains (human and animal ashes), either Domestic or International, must use only Priority Mail Express® (PME) service.”
In addition, the former, relatively bland 3” x 1.857” label has been replaced by a larger, bright orange version that graces all six sides of the new Priority Mail Express Cremated Remains box, which measures 10” high, 10.25” deep, and 14.75” wide.
