Amen S2W. I buried a true brother in White Bay, JVD, a couple of years ago. I didn't ask nor check on rules or regs, and honestly doubt that they would care. His sister had given me a portion of his ashes (he's been spread all over the world) which I brought down in my carry on. We did a ceremony on my boat, toasted him, and tossed him to the wind that he so loved. This may sound ugly, but if you're worried about bringing the 'entire lot' with you, I'd suggest packing a cooler with meat, cheese, chicken etc, and your friends ashes, pay the tax if they charge it, and roll on. And no, they won't check your cooler that close. No better way to go IMO, and will be my spot as well.