{"title":"Scattering Ashes by Air","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScattering  Ashes by Air \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tScattering  the ashes of a\n loved one by air is an affordable option many choose as the  demand for\n cremation rises. Aerial scattering offers a means of closure to  \nfamilies who are ready to take the final step in the grieving process. \nFor some,  the release of ashes into the sky by an airplane is symbolic \nof man’s desire to  be as free as the unbridled winds. There are a \nhandful of companies offering  the service of aerial ash scattering to \nthose who want a meaningful way to  remember their loved one’s life.\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"San Francisco Bay \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/img-GG-bridge-and-wing.jpg?v=1772727366\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful Way to Remember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAerial ash scattering is a meaningful part of the  grieving process to the \nfamilies who choose this option. When the ashes are  scattered over a \nspecial place, the observing family can have a visual image permanently \n ingrained in their memory. This is especially true if the event is  \nphotographed or video taped.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBecause of the uniqueness of aerial ash \nscattering,  families may request certain things to be incorporated into\n the scattering as a  way of personalizing the service. Most pilots are \nable to accommodate requests  that are within reason.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tSome families choose to include special \nhand  written notes, rose pedals or other mementos to accompany the \nscattering of the  ashes. Others select to incorporate the actual \nscattering into a memorial  service simultaneously taking place on the \nground.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tMany families who choose this type of \nservice will  elect to keep a small portion of the cremated ashes and \nincorporate into a  small memorial such as a \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/keepsake-urns-s\/35.htm\"\u003ekeepsake urn\u003c\/a\u003e or \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/cremation-jewelry-s\/14.htm\"\u003ecremation jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e piece.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tEarl Haskins of \n\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.airlegacy.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAir Legacy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\tprovides a digital photograph of the location including a time stamp. \nHe adds  that it never fails to amaze him the satisfaction and \nexperience the clients  relate to him.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Specialized Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe scattering of ashes by airplane is not as simple as it seems. \n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\tFirst, it  is difficult if not impossible to simply open a \nwindow and release the ashes  without them blowing back into the cabin. \n\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.sevenponds.com\/professional-advice\/%E2%80%A8an-interview-with-gary-trovinger\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGary Trovinger\u003c\/a\u003e of Scatterings tells us of stories he’s heard when, 99.9% of the time, the aircraft \nwould come back after the flight with  the majority of the ashes \ncovering the occupants and the inside of the  aircraft, having blown \nback in as the family tried to hold the urn out the  window to scatter \nthem.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThis has lead to specialized release \nsystems mostly  custom designed by the pilots themselves and tailored to\n their individual air crafts to  help facilitate the release of the \ncremated ashes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tSecond, not just any pilot can perform the\n  specialized service. It takes a pilot with a commercial license to \nlegally  carry out the service and charge for it. Additionally, \nCalifornia pilots  must carry an special license allowing them to \nscatter the ashes from the air  or by sea for that matter.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe  Last Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tA typical  mission starts with a family \nfilling out a contract with the company performing  the aerial ash \nscattering service. The customer will also provide specific  \ninstructions for the service such as to where the ashes are to be \nscattered,  sometimes even providing actual coordinates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf the  customer is from out of town they will have to mail the ashes by US Postal  service to the scattering company.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tOnce the  pilot has the customer’s consent\n and specific directions, a flight is scheduled  with all of the \nnecessary preparations being made. Pilots will meticulously go  over \neach detail to ensure the right set of ashes is scattered in the right \nlocation.  This is a very important step since the final result is \nirreversible.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe day  the scattering is to take place \nthe pilot will go through his normal pre take-off  ritual ensuring all \nsystems are go. Once in the air the pilot will navigate to  the \ndesignated area selected by the customer for scattering and commence to \n fulfill their wishes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tSince  many families are unable to attend \nthe scattering in the cockpit, some will  observe from the ground \n(providing the scattering location permits this). Some  pilots are able \nto take a photograph capturing the scenery where the scattering  \noccurred, although this is highly dependent on ideal conditions. Safely \nflying  the plane is the pilot’s first priority.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe end  result has enabled families to \ncome to terms with their loved one’s departure.  They have moved on \ntoward acceptance and the idea that their loved one is in a  better \nplace. As Gary Trovinger so eloquently puts it, When the remains of  \nyour loved one are scattered by air, each sunset becomes an ongoing \nmemorial,  no matter where you are when that sunset is observed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/scattering-ashes-by-air.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}