ash scattering by airplane, Los Angeles and southwest USA

	Is it legal to scatter over land in California? Yes! On January 1st, 1999, it became legal to scatter over land in California according to California Health and Safety Code 7116. The law does require written permission from the land owner or governing agency. Tanabe Flying Services has acquired special blanket letters from many wonderful areas listed on the "Scattering Locations" page. Tanabe Flying Services will scatter over any special location the family requests, as long as the family receives written permission to do so. We will help you obtain these permits What are the advantages of scattering by air? You have more options. Scattering by air is different than scattering by boat. When scattered from a boat, the cremated remains (ashes) immediately descend to the water. When scattered from an airplane, the cremated remains (ashes) are released over a larger area. Some of the cremated remains (ashes) descend to the Earth below, while others are allowed to stay aloft, floating with the winds. Also, by scattering cremated remains (ashes) by airplane they can be scattered over land, such as mountains, State Parks, National Parks and Nature Conservancies. Are you insured? Licensed? Yes. Tanabe Flying Services carries $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Jamie Tanabe is a licensed Cremated Remains Disposer with the State of California, and is an FAA-licensed commercial pilot. How long until the cremated remains (ashes) are scattered? For unwitnessed scatterings we can usually scatter the cremated remains (ashes) within one month of receipt. Once we have possession of the cremated remains (ashes) and verify all of the paperwork is accurate, the scattering flight will be scheduled. You will be notified by mail of the day and time that the flight is expected to occur. You are invited to the airport to witness the take off at no additional charge. Can we ride along during the scatterings? Yes, in our Golden Journey up to four family members may accompany us on the scattering flight. Additional family members can watch the scattering from the ground. Please view the "Journey Options & Pricing" section for other witnessing options. How will I know when the scattering is done? You will receive a certificate, suitable for framing that includes the date, time, and location of the scattering. Can I get more than one certificate of scattering? Yes. One certificate is included per scattering. Additional certificates can be purchased for $10 each. How do I mail cremated remains (ashes)? The cremated remains (ashes) may be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service "registered mail-return receipt requested". They must be packaged in a sift proof container and labeled as "cremated remains (ashes)". The Postal Service can further assist you with these instructions. Can cremated remains (ashes) be sent from outside of California? Yes. You will need to get a transit permit from your state, which can usually be obtained from your county health department or your mortuary. We will also need a copy of the death certificate as well as our Authorization to Scatter Form. Can the cremated remains (ashes) be scattered over land? Yes. We can scatter the cremated remains (ashes) anywhere you would like, as long as we have written permission from the landowner or governing agency. We can assist you in getting the permission. We must be able to identify the area on a map. Land size restrictions apply. Can I make a special request? Yes. Tanabe Flying Services will try to honor all requests made. Go the the Options & Pricing section for details. Can we have a memorial service with the scattering? Yes. Many People choose to have a traditional service preceding the scattering. Others choose to have a service at the location where they are going to view the scattering from the ground. Tanabe Flying Services will try to honor all requests made. Go the the Cremation Solutions website via the link below for suggestions. Tanabe Flying Services, A Journey With Wings , (800) 407-6401 or (562) 691-7227, Copyright © 2005-2009 Tanabe Flying Services, All Rights Reserved

Is it legal to scatter over land in California?

Yes! On January 1st, 1999, it became legal to scatter over land in California according to California Health and Safety Code 7116. The law does require written permission from the land owner or governing agency. Tanabe Flying Services has acquired special blanket letters from many wonderful areas listed on the "Scattering Locations" page. Tanabe Flying Services will scatter over any special location the family requests, as long as the family receives written permission to do so. We will help you obtain these permits

What are the advantages of scattering by air?

You have more options. Scattering by air is different than scattering by boat. When scattered from a boat, the cremated remains (ashes) immediately descend to the water. When scattered from an airplane, the cremated remains (ashes) are released over a larger area. Some of the cremated remains (ashes) descend to the Earth below, while others are allowed to stay aloft, floating with the winds. Also, by scattering cremated remains (ashes) by airplane they can be scattered over land, such as mountains, State Parks, National Parks and Nature Conservancies.

Are you insured? Licensed?

Yes. Tanabe Flying Services carries $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Jamie Tanabe is a licensed Cremated Remains Disposer with the State of California, and is an FAA-licensed commercial pilot.

How long until the cremated remains (ashes) are scattered?

For unwitnessed scatterings we can usually scatter the cremated remains (ashes) within one month of receipt. Once we have possession of the cremated remains (ashes) and verify all of the paperwork is accurate, the scattering flight will be scheduled. You will be notified by mail of the day and time that the flight is expected to occur. You are invited to the airport to witness the take off at no additional charge.

Can we ride along during the scatterings?

Yes, in our Golden Journey up to four family members may accompany us on the scattering flight. Additional family members can watch the scattering from the ground. Please view the "Journey Options & Pricing" section for other witnessing options.

How will I know when the scattering is done?

You will receive a certificate, suitable for framing that includes the date, time, and location of the scattering.

Can I get more than one certificate of scattering?

Yes. One certificate is included per scattering. Additional certificates can be purchased for $10 each.

How do I mail cremated remains (ashes)?

The cremated remains (ashes) may be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service "registered mail-return receipt requested". They must be packaged in a sift proof container and labeled as "cremated remains (ashes)". The Postal Service can further assist you with these instructions.

Can cremated remains (ashes) be sent from outside of California?

Yes. You will need to get a transit permit from your state, which can usually be obtained from your county health department or your mortuary. We will also need a copy of the death certificate as well as our Authorization to Scatter Form.

Can the cremated remains (ashes) be scattered over land?

Yes. We can scatter the cremated remains (ashes) anywhere you would like, as long as we have written permission from the landowner or governing agency. We can assist you in getting the permission. We must be able to identify the area on a map. Land size restrictions apply.

Can I make a special request?

Yes. Tanabe Flying Services will try to honor all requests made. Go the the Options & Pricing section for details.

Can we have a memorial service with the scattering?

Yes. Many People choose to have a traditional service preceding the scattering. Others choose to have a service at the location where they are going to view the scattering from the ground. Tanabe Flying Services will try to honor all requests made. Go the the Cremation Solutions website via the link below for suggestions.