For West Michigan White Dove Release, the standard funeral service has four birds. "Three for the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. One more for the deceased," Phillips explained.

White-winged doves are relative newcomers to most of the state. Like all doves, they can be unpredictable. "One of my scouts just found these whitewings yesterday," Wilson said following the hunt.

Mourning doves’ population is dropping, while white-wings are increasing their territory. Both species engage in wing raising to intimidate other birds eating at feeders. ( iStock ) Mourning ...

Williams Family White Dove Release does its releases for $150 for four doves, and can go up to a 50-dove release. Williams Family White Dove Release held its first official dove release Sept. 26 ...

For West Michigan White Dove Release, the standard funeral service has four birds. "Three for the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. One more for the deceased," Phillips explained.