A Guide to Where we can Scatter Cremated Remains Over Land in CA. We often get asked about where we can release ashes by airplane over land. California law requires that we have written permission from the property owner or governing agency to scatter over land locations. Over the past 20 years, we have worked […]
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At A Journey With Wings we scatter cremated remains by airplane. We offer services that are either unwitnessed, witnessed form the ground or you can participate in the scattering on board the plane. Our most popular service is the witnesses scattering. On the witnessed scattering family and friends gather at a location near the release
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Several pilots that know what I do sent this article to me. It is an excellent example why you should not try scattering ashes on your own from an airplane, and why you should not ask a pilot friend or family member to try this for you: https://www.avweb.com/insider/a-brief-history-of-dispersals-over-iowadahos-wilderness/ When I tell other pilots what I
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We have scattered cremated remains by airplane for over 21 years, and we have always tried to stay current with all Federal, State, and local regulations. One of the questions we get asked most often is, “Do we need a permit to scatter ashes?” In California, the answer is yes, and in some cases, you
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Starting in April 2021, families can apply to be reimbursed for funeral expenses for death caused directly or indirectly by COVID-19. What we know: Families will be able to apply for funeral expense reimbursement starting in
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My name is Jamie, and I am a commercial pilot. I am the founder and President of A Journey With Wings. My company scatters cremated remains by airplane. We have provided this service to the Southern California area for 20 years. I often get asked, “How do I scatter ashes from an airplane?” It’s a
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What To Say When Scattering Ashes “What do we say when scattering the ashes?” Is a question I get a lot from my clients. After working intimately with families for 20 years, I have learned a few things from past clients about how they chose to memorialize their loved one. I’d like to share what
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Poems and Prayers for Scattering Ashes Poems for Scattering Ashes HI Flight, by John Gillespie Magee (see below). “Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed
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5 Reasons Burial at Sea is Better By Airplane More location options We offer our sea scattering service all along the Southern California Coast between Santa Barbara and San Diego. Because of this you can choose the location and the setting that is right for your group. Do you want it at a very busy
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We are back Flying to serve your family. On March 15th we temporarily stopped scheduling new clients. We deemed it the safe thing to do to protect our clients and our staff. Our most popular service is for families to witness the service form the ground, but many of those locations were closed to the
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