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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Social Distancing funeral In the age of social distancing, many people are trying to find ways to carry out traditional activities while maintaining the recommended six foot distance. Some activities moved outside, while others have been scaled back to a fraction of the normal participation. People have to get creative. The CDC has
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FULLERTON, CA (May 4,2020) – A Journey With Wings, an aerial ash scattering service, is offering a free memorial package to families whose loved ones have passed away due to COVID-19. Families who wish to say farewell to their loved ones can receive a free unwitnessed ash scattering service through the end of 2020. The
Location highlight – Black Jack Mountain on Catalina A Journey With Wings has written permission from the Catalina Island Conservancy to scatter cremated remains over areas that the Conservancy owns, which is over 80% of the island. Interestingly, only locals can be buried on Catalina Island. So scattering of cremated remains by airplane over Catalina
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