Frequently Asked Questions

When planning for a Memorial Service, your Wedding Day or other special occasion, we’re sure you will have questions to ensure these events are special.

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- My fiancé and I are currently planning our wedding and we are very interested in a dove release. What is involved?

Start by filling out the contact form. A dove release at a wedding is truly special, but takes planning the Pastor can help!

- How much does a dove release Cost?

For a full list of packages and prices, please visit our packages page. For special releases the price will vary. Feel free to fill our contact for and we will be happy to contact you and discuss your plans.

- Where do the Doves go when released?

They return to their home loft

- How do the doves know where home is?

Our well-trained doves can navigate 100s of miles to find their way home. There are documented flights of over 1000 miles. But most white dove release businesses stay within about 50 to 100 miles from home.

- When will the doves be released?

When released timing and location is entirely up to you! Discuss this with the person doing the release so we can plan your event perfectly. For funerals, the release usually takes place after the committal and before the benediction at the end of the graveside service. For weddings, the release typically takes place outdoors at the pronouncement or on the steps of the church or venue after the wedding
ceremony. We never release birds close to sunset or after dark. They must have time to fly home before dark so plan your ceremony to start about 1 to 2 hours before sunset, depending on the location of your ceremony and the home loft.