Funerals and Memorials

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The funeral service of a loved one is a very emotional time. The releasing of white doves at funerals and memorials is a meaningful and touching way of commemorating the life of your loved one. We find ourselves torn between surrendering our loved one’s life and God’s promise of a much better life after death. A White Dove Release gives closure and a sense of enlightenment that the spirit has lifted and become free.

A beautiful White Dove Release ceremony, as a tribute to your loved one, can be uplifting and may take place at the cemetery, funeral home or any outdoor venue. The ceremony allows for a release of emotion and a sense of peace and healing as the doves ascend into the sky, circle above the service, and fly away into the heavens.

We can assist you with a White Dove Release for a private memorial, a public tribute, or your loved one’s funeral, customized to your religious beliefs. We will coordinate all services with you or your funeral/memorial director in advance. There is nothing for you to worry about on the day of the service. We will have our equipment set up prior to your arrival at the release location.

This time of mourning can be a difficult time, and trying to find a way to express your sympathy can be difficult. Instead of, or in addition to flowers, a White Dove Release is one of the most memorable gifts to give a loved one. Family and friends can give a ‘dove release’ to the family of the deceased.

We offer a number of White Dove Release services. The release would normally take place at the conclusion of the service resulting in a beautiful ending to the service and a warm memory for your family and friends.

• The Spirit Dove Release - One pure white dove is released as a symbolic tribute to the departed loved one’s spirit leaving the earth and rising up into heavens.

• The Trinity Release (the most popular) - One spirit dove is released followed by three doves representing the Trinity (The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit) or (past, present, and future). The three doves take wing from a basket and join the spirit dove. Together in flight, they fly up. This represents the the Trinity accompanying the departed's spirit to heaven.

• Service in the Line of Duty Release - This free release is to honor local military, law enforcement and firefighting personnel killed in the line of duty. The White doves will be released in a flock and is subject to the number of doves available and prior scheduling.

A handler in appropriate attire will bring the doves to the service or internment and arrange for the release. If family members choose to hand release the doves, we will assist with this.

Our beautiful white birds are much loved. Many hours of training and care assures their safe flight home following a release. A White Dove Release is a unique alternative to less environmentally friendly balloons. For the safety of the birds, doves will not be released in inclement weather or less than one hour prior to sunset.

Let us help you cherish the memory of your love one for the rest of your life.

 “Oh, that I had wings like a dove, I would fly away and be at rest.” -Psalm 55:6