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Air Trays & Combo Trays Built for Strength and Security

Your Partner in Serving Families
with Care & Compassion

Purpose-Built Shipping Solutions for Funeral Professionals

At Alternative Container, we manufacture air trays and combination trays for shipping human remains that meet the highest standards for safety, compliance, and craftsmanship.

Whether you’re transporting casketed or uncasketed remains, our trays are engineered to protect what matters most – offering reliable performance, professional presentation, and peace of mind with every shipment.

Purpose-Built for Safe Transport

Every tray we make is designed to meet airline and international shipping standards – combining durable materials, thoughtful design, and attention to detail.

From ATA and IPPC certifications to leak-resistant linings and quality pine framing, each component serves a single purpose: to ensure safe, dignified passage for every individual entrusted to your care.

Air Trays

For Casketed Remains
Airline Compliant, Professionally Crafted

Our air trays are designed to securely transport caskets and casketed remains, combining solid wood bases with water-resistant lids and reinforced framing.

Each model is built in accordance with airline regulations, complete with identification envelopes, orientation labels, and ATA certification.

Product Features:

  • Solid pine frame with 3/8″ plywood base
  • ATA and IPPC certification stamps
  • White oyster or water-resistant lids
  • Dual securing straps and removable buckles
  • Eight or twelve handling straps, depending on size
  • Protective air tray casket bag and documentation envelope

Models Include:

ACB 8-01 Standard Wood Base Air Tray

(86″ × 32″)

ACB 8-02 Oversize Wood Base Airtray

(88″ × 39″)

ACB 8-03 Youth Wood Base Airtray

(74″ × 29″)

ACB 8-04 Child Wood Base Air Tray

(51″ × 25″)

ACB 8-05 Infant Wood Base Air Tray

(39″ × 25″)

Combo Trays

For Uncasketed Remains
Secure, Compliant, and Built with Care

Our combination trays provide dependable protection for transporting uncasketed remains.

Each tray features a reinforced pine frame, leak-resistant liner, and cushioning components for respectful, secure transport, whether across the country or overseas.

Product Features:

  • Leak-resistant liner with water-resistant hood
  • 1″ × 4″ pine frame with 3/8″ plywood base
  • Foam mattress and pillow for secure positioning
  • Three interior securing straps
  • Documentation envelope and body shroud
  • ATA certification for airline compliance

Models Include:

ACB 6-01 Standard Corrugated Combo Tray

(78″ × 24″)

ACB 6-02 Oversize Corrugated Combo Tray

(86″ × 32″)

ACB 6-03 Youth Corrugated Combo Tray

(74″ × 24″)

ACB 6-04 Child Corrugated Combo Tray

(51″ × 24″)

ACB 6-05 Infant Corrugated Combo Tray

(39″ × 24″)

ACB 7-01 Standard All Wood Combo Tray

(78″ × 24″) — built entirely from plywood, ideal for international shipping and heavy-duty protection.
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Craftsmanship That Travels Well

Every tray produced at our Indianapolis facility reflects the same attention to detail that defines all Alternative Container products.

Our production team hand-selects premium pine and plywood, inspects each component for consistency, and shrink-wraps all shipments for protection during transit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All models are ATA-certified and built to meet airline and international transport standards.

Air trays are designed for casketed remains, while combo trays are used for uncasketed remains.

Yes. Our ACB 7-01 All-Wood Combo Tray is specifically designed for international transport.

All orders are shrink-wrapped and palletized at our Indianapolis facility to ensure safe delivery.

Yes. We compare carriers to secure the best possible freight rate and pass those savings on to our clients.

You Take Care of Families.
We’ll Take Care of the Rest.

Whether you need air trays, combo trays, or other funeral transport products, Alternative Container is your partner in quality, fairness, and compassion.

Because when your business depends on trust, so does ours.
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