What is the transfer container used for shipments by common carrier?

• A. Air tray
• B. Wooden tray
• C. Cardboard shipping case
• D. Metal case

Answer: (C)

When moving a body or remains by a common carrier, the outer protective container needed is a cardboard shipping case. This transfer container serves as the standard, economical, and widely accepted outer shell that protects the contents during transit, handling, and stacking. It’s designed to be sturdy enough for transport yet light and disposable, making it the practical choice for shipments by ground or air through common carriers.

An air tray is an internal component used to protect a casket for air shipment, not the outer transfer container. Wooden or metal cases are heavier, more costly, and not the typical outer container used for standard carrier shipments.