About Us

About Memorial Flight

A Life Rooted in Aviation, Service & Respect

Memorial Flight was founded on a lifelong connection to aviation and a deep respect for honoring life with dignity. For us, flying has always been more than transportation. It is perspective — a calm and elevated way of seeing the world.
From above, the horizon feels peaceful, expansive, and reflective. It is this perspective that inspired us to create a meaningful farewell experience for families seeking something truly special.
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A Legacy of Flight

Decades of Precision in the Sky

Together, Julie and Pat built and operated The 111th Aerial Photography beginning in 1994, growing it into one of Silicon Valley’s premier aerial photography companies. Through thousands of flights, they documented coastlines, landscapes, architecture, and moments that can only be experienced from the sky.
For Julie, aviation has always been part of her life and family. She grew up surrounded by flight — her mother was a pilot, her brother is a pilot, and her father collected rare antique aircraft, including the historic 1929 Ford Tri-Motor. Aviation is not simply something she does — it is part of who she is.
That same precision, professionalism, and respect for the air now guide every Memorial Flight service we provide.

Service & Honor

A Foundation of Discipline & Reverence

Pat served in the Air National Guard, flying fighter jets including the F-16. His experience instilled discipline, precision, responsibility, and a profound sense of honor — values that shape every aspect of Memorial Flight.

Military Precision

Every service is conducted with the discipline and attention to detail born from military aviation experience.

Aviation Excellence

Decades of flight experience ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism in every journey.

Compassionate Care

We approach each memorial with quiet reverence, understanding the deeply personal nature of every farewell.

Why Memorial Flight

Where the Sky Meets the Sea

Over the years, we witnessed the powerful emotional impact of seeing the coastline and ocean from above. There is something uniquely peaceful about the meeting of sea and sky — something timeless and healing.
Memorial Flight was created to bring that experience to families in a meaningful way. We specialize in dignified aerial ash scattering over the Pacific Ocean along the Northern California coastline, from Monterey Bay to the Golden Gate Bridge.
“A return to nature where the sky meets the sea.”

Our Promise

Our Commitment to Families

We understand that this moment is deeply personal. Our role is to guide you gently through the process, handle every detail with precision, and provide a smooth, respectful experience from beginning to end.

Professionalism

Every detail handled with the utmost care and expertise.

Safety

Rigorous standards built on decades of aviation experience.

Compassion

We understand this moment is deeply personal to your family.

Dignity

A respectful experience from the very first conversation to farewell.

Whether you choose a private release or wish to accompany the flight, our promise remains the same — it is our privilege to help families create a peaceful and elevated farewell.