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   How can the military honor a veteran at a funeral?

   • Learn how the military can honor a veteran at their funeral, and find out how to get a military grave marker. Funeral honors include the playing of "Taps," the presentation of a U.S. flag, and a detail of uniformed military personnel. These honors are provided for free for veterans and active-duty members.

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   How do I request a military funeral honors detail?

   • The military services need the time to organize the resources for a military funeral honors detail. Request military funeral honors through the eligible veteran’s funeral director/planner or funeral honors coordinator. Review the MilLife Learning eTutorial to better understand the Military Funeral Honors Program and eligibility.

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   What is a military funeral honors ceremony?

   • Military funeral honors ceremonies are the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to a veteran’s family. The Military Funeral Honors Program establishes policy, assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for military funeral support. One-time military funeral honors are available to eligible beneficiaries upon request.

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   Are military funeral honors free?

   • The rendering of Military Funeral Honors for an eligible veteran, free of charge, is mandated by law. An honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran consists of not less than two members of the Armed Forces. One member of the detail represents the parent service of the deceased veteran.

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   Oct 12, 2022 · Arrange for military funeral honors through your funeral director or get help from a Veterans Service Organization or from VA national cemetery staff. Military funeral honors include: The playing of “Taps”. A rifle detail. A color guard. Uniformed service members who present the burial flag.

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   Jan 5, 2023 · ARTICLE. What to Expect During Military Funeral Honors. 6 minute read • Jan. 5, 2023. The Military Funeral Honors Program includes traditions, within the funeral honors, intended to express deep gratitude for those who have served our nation. To receive military funeral honors, you must:

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   • Military Funeral Honors Eligibility
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   • How to Request Military Funeral Honors
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   Military members on active duty or in the selected reserve.

   Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.

   Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the reserves and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.

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   The preferred method for verifying eligibility is the DD 214. If the DD Form 214 isn't available, any discharge document showing other than dishonorable service can be used. The DD 214 can be obtained by requesting it online from the National Archives.

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   Families of eligible veterans request funeral honors through their funeral director. The funeral director will contact the appropriate military service to arrange for the funeral honors detail. The funeral director will also assist with receiving other federal and stateburial benefits.

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   Dec 6, 2023 · Funeral honors include the playing of "Taps," the presentation of a U.S. flag, and a detail of uniformed military personnel. These honors are provided for free for veterans and active-duty members. See if you or your loved one is eligible for military funeral honors.

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   Learn who is eligible for this tribute, how to request funeral honors, the role of the casualty assistance officer and what is included in the funeral honors detail. Also discover how the ceremony differs from service branch to service branch in terms of traditions and customs.

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   The Military Funeral Honors program includes several key elements that your casualty assistance officer or Military Funeral Honors coordinator can guide you through. In addition, here are some frequently asked questions and answers to navigating the traditional process. Who is eligible for Military Funeral Honors?

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   Apr 29, 2019 · Learn what happens at a military funeral and find answers to questions on how to behave, what to bring, and how to best help a family say goodbye to their veteran with dignity and respect.