Brian, on something this expensive, they would probably ask for the carcuss to be returned as proof of death. But I will say one thing for them,they really do stand behind what they sell. Opus, (Doug)and myself have bought a few thousand from them together, and have had only a couple deaths of small fish, but they always replaced or gave credit toward next order. Ive bought a lot of corals out of their Divers Den section, and always been more than happy. I have 2 big clams that I bought from them, the shipping weight on one was 36 pounds for a 4 1/2 inch clam. They really do pack well. And if anyone needs an extra styrofoam cooler for cold beer by the pool, or coral transport , Ive got a few.