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
Some of you may or may not know, last year I was recruited to fly for an airline. I took the jump because I thought it would fulfill some of my flying goals. However, part way through the training I started listening to what the universe was telling me; that this was the wrong thing
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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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At A Journey With Wings we scatter cremated remains by airplane. Scattering at sea while the family witnesses from the shore is still our most popular service, but scattering over land locations is quickly becoming a highly requested service. This article will clarify the permitting process for scattering over land, and will hopefully address any
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Wild Flower Ash Scattering The California Deserts are alive with blankets of wildflowers. The heavy rains that came to Southern California this winter have triggered an amazing rare seasonal wildflower super bloom. From poppies to cactus, the blooms have started and are expected to last through April. For a list of Wild Flower Super Bloom
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The Santa Monica Mountains Before and after the Rain The Santa Monica Mountains were devastated by wildfires in November of 2018. The Woolsey Fire burned just under 100,000 acres. About 88% of the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation area burned. The Santa Monica Mountains is one of our most popular scattering locations. We flew
Alfred and Priscilla Valdez I never thought this day would come when I would be able to finally grant your wish to spread your ashes in Yosemite. The good lord has given me the strength and courage to say my final good-byes. With the help of our pilots Kris and Jamie and A Journey With
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Yosemite National Park Scattering Yosemite National Park “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.” -John Muir, conservationist The permission for scattering cremated remains is granted at the discretion of the Superintendent and the family will need to fill out a request form. Scattering
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Cremation Jewelry and Keepsake Permits Keepsakes and cremation jewelry have become really popular as cremation itself becomes more popular. Families are discovering that they can divide the cremated remains, allowing them to do different things with each portion. Some clients choose to have us scatter most of the cremated remains and keep a small
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