White Wing Ceremony
Dove Releases
Professional white dove releases for funerals, memorials, and celebrations of life. Serving San Bernardino, Riverside and surrounding communities including Riverside National Cemetery, and a 40-mile radius.
Family tradition and service experience tracing back to 1985
Trusted by local families for generations
Serving San Bernardino, Riverside and surrounding communities
Within a 40-mile radius
Licensed handlers and trained doves
Insured and safety-focused
Local Office: Highland, CA 92346, USA
Phone: (909) 862-8807
Why a professional dove release matters
A dove release is more than a visual element — it’s a symbolic act that can provide families with a moment of collective healing and a tangible transition during grief. White doves represent peace, the soul’s journey, hope, and spiritual uplift in many cultures and faith traditions. Professionally organized releases ensure the symbolic meaning is preserved while prioritizing animal welfare, public safety, and ceremony flow.
Emotional closure and ritual
A dove release offers families a concrete ritual during a time when people often feel disconnected from routine and certainty. The act of releasing can provide a sense of letting go and of sending love outward.
Visual grace that photographs beautifully
Trained white doves ascend in predictable patterns, producing imagery that both families and photographers can reliably capture.
Respectful and safe
Untrained birds or DIY attempts can endanger the animals and create anxiety. White Wing Ceremony Company brings licensed handlers and carefully trained doves.
Inclusive
Our services adapt to religious, cultural, and personal requests. Whether held outdoors at a cemetery, beside a funeral procession, or during a celebration of life, dove releases can be incorporated respectfully into most service formats.
Key benefits of choosing White Wing Ceremony Company
Our commitment to dignity, professionalism, and care ensures a flawless experience during difficult times.
Compassion-led coordination
We center compassion in every interaction, offering clear communication, flexible planning, and quiet presence so families can focus on remembrance.
Animal welfare first
Our birds are carefully bred and trained for ceremonial releases. They are handled humanely and are released in conditions that ensure their well-being.
Fully insured and licensed handlers
Our team has the credentials and insurance coverage necessary for public and private events, easing administrative worries for venues and funeral homes.
Rapid response and flexible scheduling
Within our 40-mile service area, we accommodate same-week services when possible and prioritize clear timetables to integrate with clergy, funeral directors, and event timelines.
Customization
Tailored dove counts and integrated announcements are available to align with the tone of the service.
How White Wing Ceremony Company can help
White Wing Ceremony Company provides end-to-end ceremony coordination:
Consultation: We begin with a thoughtful conversation to understand the family’s wishes, venue restrictions, and logistical needs.
Planning: We confirm the release location timing and safety measures. Our team coordinates with venue staff, officiants, and funeral directors as needed.
Handling and staging: Expert handlers prepare doves in quiet, low-stress conditions before the release and brief family members on what to expect. We stage the birds respectfully and lead the release command for a fluid, dignified moment.
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“One of the very best in the white dove business!
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I highly recommend Carol & her beautiful services, her clean & healthy Doves since 1985.
“We had doves released for my mother in laws funeral and the birds were so beautiful. it was a nice touch. Poem cards were handed out and then recited by memory from the lady releasing the doves. I didn't get her name but she spoke with my husband who said she was the sweetest lady.
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“My Mother in year of 2014 passed away and White Wing Ceremony Company provided excellent service really nice professional woman was amazing Doves know Symbolic Departure and are very smart definitely will recommend loved ones and friends of families .. rated ***** five star the best. When I get married one day will have wedding service with doves coming out of chapel ..how sweet
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Safety, regulations, and animal welfare
- Weather and environmental assessment: Releases performed in unsuitable weather (high winds, storms) can be rescheduled for a later date.
- Biosecurity and cleanliness: We maintain clean transport carriers and minimize contact to protect both the birds and attendees.
What to expect at a typical ceremony
- Arrival and set-up: Handlers arrive early to set up staging and ensure the birds are calm and comfortable. We coordinate discreetly with venue staff to minimize disruption.
- Pre-release briefing: Family members and close participants receive an explanation of the process.
- Release moment: Under the handler’s guidance, doves are released in a choreographed, gentle sequence to create a unified lift and upward flight.
- Closure and departure: The handlers remove all items related to the dove release.Families are given time to reflect.
Booking and scheduling
To book a service or check availability, call (909) 862-8807 or request a booking online through our contact form. We keep bookings simple, with transparent pricing and clear timelines.
Q: Are the doves released able to find their way home?
A: Yes. Our doves are retained and trained with recall protocols. Releases are performed at distances and conditions that align with their training so they return safely.
Q: Are dove releases permitted at my cemetery?
A: Most cemeteries allow releases. We coordinate permissions and provide necessary documentation for the venue when required.
Q: How long does the release last?
A: The Dove Ceremony typically lasts 5 minutes.
Q: What if it rains?
A: We monitor weather closely. If conditions are unsafe, we can reschedule to a later date or discuss alternatives.
