How It Works

This page highlights a selection of services and providers that may be able to assist you on the journey to honor and remember your loved ones.

We hope that you find these resources helpful and welcome your recommendations on additional connections to add.

Cremation and Funeral Arrangements

Ashes to Space: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Getting Started

After you complete the online order, we send a kit to your destination, either to your funeral service provider or directly to you.

2. Preparing the Celestial Tribute

The kit includes detailed instructions and everything needed to collect and return the symbolic “Celestial Tribute” portion of your loved ones cremated remains. Simply fill the vial and return it in the postage-paid return package.

3. Assuring Delivery

Our team notifies you when we receive the Celestial Tribute, which is held in a designated and controlled location until the spacecraft is ready to receive it.

4. Spacecraft Integration

As launch day approaches, we integrate the Celestial Tributes, under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, into the spacecraft. We also send you a progress update with details of the launch and mission plan.

Credit: ESA

5. Certification Testing

The integrated spacecraft is processed through all required testing and certified for launch and orbital flight, in accordance with the launch provider’s specifications and all governing law.

Credit: SpaceX

6. Vehicle Integration

The spacecraft is integrated onto the launch vehicle and payload stack and prepared for launch by the Mission Integrator. Our team sends you an update and projected launch date.

7. Launch Day

We provide information on where and how to watch the launch, in person and virtually, as your loved one soars into the heavens.

Credit: Exolaunch

8. Orbital Confirmation

Our team sends you an official certificate of launch and information on the achieved orbit.

9. Lasting Remembrance

Using the provided orbital tracking information, you will always know where to look up and remember your loved ones.

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