A Beautiful Final Farewell From Above
Honor your loved one’s memory with a respectful aerial ash scattering ceremony performed by experienced pilots in some of North America’s most beautiful locations.
- Family Owned
- FAA Compliant
- 21+ Years Experience
- Thousands of Families Served
Why Families Choose A Journey With Wings
Compassion
Every ceremony is treated with dignity and respect.
Experience
Over 21 years performing aerial memorial services.
Beautiful Locations
Mountains, oceans, national parks and custom locations.
Memorial Keepsakes
Receive a video and flight certificate to remember the day.
Flying together since Jamie was 17...
Meet the Family Behind the Mission
A Journey With Wings was started by the father-daughter pilot team of Jamie and Robert. They started flying lessons together when Jamie was 17 and they have been flying together ever since.Our family would be honored to help your family with this very special memorial. We are a business dedicated to scattering cremated remains by airplane.
We provide a personalized farewell with locations and participation options that are as unique as the life of your loved one. We understand that families choose cremation and scattering for many different reasons. Some families request that the cremated remains be scattered over a meaningful place. Often times it is about the peacefulness of being released and set free, or about creating a very special farewell. A Journey With Wings would be honored to help you realize that final wish.
How It Works

Choose Your Location
Pick from 150+ beautiful locations or request e custom flight.

We Handle Everything
Leave the details to us—we'll handle everything with care.

Respectful Flight Ceremony
A dignified aerial tribute to honor your loved one's memory

Receive Memorial Video
Receive a beautifully edited video to cherish forever.
Ash Scattering Locations
Chino Hills State Park
Un-Witnessed
$600
Witnessed
$1300
Sequoia National Park
$2700
$3400
Newberry Mountains (Near Laughlin)
Kings Canyon National Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our aerial memorial services, booking process, locations, and what to expect.
How do I make arrangements?
Please call us at (800) 407-6401 to verify location availability and pricing. We will e-mail you the paperwork required. Once the paperwork is complete, we can schedule the scattering. Then we can make arrangements for pick-up, delivery or shipment of the cremated remains. If the scattering is to be witnessed we will discuss with you the best options, and locations for witnessing.
How much does it cost?
Do I contact you before or after the cremation has taken place?
May I be participate in the scattering flight?
Can I choose my own location?
Yes! However, we must work within the constraints of the EPA, the FAA, Your State and Local Laws. For example, here in California, we are required to have written permission from the land owner or governing agency of the location we will be scattering over. We will make every attempt to get the permission for your desired location, or something very close. If you would like help in determining a location, please visit our locations page.
WATCH A Ceremony
Trusted by Families Across the Country
5.0 Google Rating
Number of ceremonies completed
21+Years in business
People trust grieving families
Posted on Google mary anne Ted and Jamie at A Journey With Wings are true professionals. They took care of all legal paperwork. Very responsive to questions. Responded in a timely manner. All and all a very nice transaction. Very fairly priced!!!!!! Thank you for a Very Beautiful experience!!!!!!Posted on Google Danny Mastren Ted and Jamie provided excellent service in scattering my sister's ashes over the San Jacinto mountains. They were very responsive returning phone calls and email. They gave us clear instructions and assistance with completing the necessary permits and handled the submission and approval for each one. Our family and closest friends were in attendance to view this event from the station at the top of the Palm Springs Tram. Everyone said what a wonderful tribute it was and were impressed with how well it was all put together and executed flawlessly.Posted on Google Jessica Morgan I had a truly great experience with A Journey With Wings and I'm so glad I found them. We had a slightly complicated situation and Ted truly went above and beyond to make sure all our paperwork was correct. He also made the hand-off of my aunt's remains extremely easy and convenient. This was a task I had not been looking forward to, and Ted and Jamie made it so easy and were so kind and generous with their time. My aunt was a pilot and I know that, somewhere, she's really tickled that she got to take one last flight. Thank you, A Journey With Wings!!!Posted on Google gayle pickrell It was the best experience ever, given the circumstances. My husband's Happy Place was at a beach house in Ventura that we often stayed at. Scattering his ashes in the Pacific Ocean was my plan, but I kept getting frustrated with the options. When I finally contacted A Journey With Wings, it was the perfect solution. They took care of all the details, including receiving my husband's ashes and filing the permits. They were professional and compassionate throughout. Jamie, the pilot, was right on schedule on the assigned day and time, and we could keep track of her progress on the tracking app. I didn't realize until after the fact that not only would they send a video of the dropping of ashes, but would have it edited with music. I would definitely recommend them for anyone wanting a perfect ending of their loved one's life!Posted on Google Belle Jouvin The day was filled with a wave of emotions. My husband and I are truly grateful for your support, service, and expertise. We couldn't have achieved this without you. Words cannot fully express how I felt, but it is definitely a moment in my life I will never forget. I believe my mother-in-law would have been pleased, and with your help, her final wishes were honored. I felt as if it was a breathtaking moment and a beautiful, complete way to pay tribute to our mother. It was truly a pleasure working with A Journey With Wings. Thank you, Anabell JouvinPosted on Google Jessica Stample We cannot recommend Ted and Jamie enough. They helped our family spread my dad’s ashes, and the experience was nothing short of beautiful. They treated our family with such kindness, compassion, and genuine care. They created a peaceful, meaningful experience that became the perfect grand finale to an emotional weekend celebrating my dad’s life. Their thoughtfulness and attention to every detail allowed us to focus on honoring him and being present with one another. It was a moment our family will always cherish. Thank you, Ted and Jamie, for helping us celebrate my dad’s life in such a memorable and heartfelt way. We will forever be grateful.Posted on Google David Arnold Quick response time, excellent communication and a discount because my dad was a pilot. We witnessed the scattering over the ocean from the HB pier and it went perfectly. They were right on time with the flyover and even sent a link so I could track their flight. It couldn’t have gone better.Posted on Google Dorothy Crabtree I am so thankful that A Journey with Wings was suggested to me when I was looking for a way to scatter my parents' remains. The Tanabes were wonderful, making certain all the necessary paperwork was completed and working with the state park to get permission for the scattering. A process I had feared would be stressful became peaceful and comforting in their knowledgeable and compassionate care.Posted on Google Ann Bond Excellent service would highly recommend
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