Military Funeral Rites

Question 1

• Financial and physical services provided by the U.S. government
• Provided to members who die on active duty
• Military authorities representing the branch of service the deceased belonged to will assist the family in making the necessary service arrangements.

Answer 1

Both Active and Reserve Military Members

Question 2

Regardless of which branch the deceased belonged to:

• Preparation of the remains
• Dressing and casketing the remains
• Transporting the remains (including an escort)
• United States flag to the location of the funeral and disposition.
• Interment expenses

Answer 2

Services Provided by the Government

Question 3

• Can be handled by the military authorities
• Family can choose to make own arrangements and receive reimbursement based on government contact rate or actual cost, whichever is less.

Answer 3

Arrangements

Question 4

• Up to $3,100 for private cemetery
• $110 for a national cemetery

Answer 4

Reimbursement for Interment Expenses

Question 5

Family must make a request tot he military funeral detail of the branch of service the deceased belonged to.

Answer 5

In Order for the Deceased to Have a Military Funeral:

Question 6

• May include both a chapel and a graveside services or only the committal (more common).
• If graveside, Chaplain or Clergy conduct service
• Following scripture reading and prayer, the firing party would fire a 21 gun salute.
• Buglar plays taps during the folding of the flag
• Funeral director deals with the family, the military officials of the armed branch the deceased belonged to and the Clergy

Answer 6

The Military Funeral Service

Question 7

1. Band
2. Escort (including firing party and buglar)
3. Colors and guard
4. Clergy
5. Caisson and Casketbearers
6. Honorary Casketbearers (if any)
7. Family and friends

Answer 7

Military Funeral Cortege

Question 8

Spouse or next of kin.

Answer 8

Who the Flag is Presented to

Question 9

“This flag is offered by a grateful Nation in memory of the faithful service performed by your loved one.”

Answer 9

Flag Presentment Statement

Question 10

He or she will still be entitled to some benefits provided by the government including:

• Plot interment allowance
• A monument
• United States flag

Answer 10

If Deceased was not on Active Duty