Mors 200 Arts Final - American Veteran Organization Funeral Rites
Veteran’s Organizations provide funeral rites that are non-sectarian and resemble military services, but are usually simpler and conducted by smaller groups. The ceremonies may be adapted based on the deceased's religious beliefs.
Non sectarian and similar to the Military funeral.
May vary depending on religious beliefs of deceased.
Will often be conducted with a much smaller detail than the Military funeral (sometimes as few as 3 or 4 people conducting the service).
Non sectarian and similar to the Military funeral.
May vary depending on religious beliefs of deceased.
Will often be conducted with a much smaller detail than the Military funeral (sometimes as few as 3 or 4 people conducting the service).
Veteran’s Organizations
Key Terms
Non sectarian and similar to the Military funeral.
May vary depending on religious beliefs of deceased.
Will often be conducted with a much smaller detail than the Military funeral (sometimes as few as 3 or 4 people conducting the service).
Veteran’s Organizations
Chaplain (1)
Buglar (1)
Color bearers (2)
Color guards (2)
Commander of the Post (1)
Firing squad (7)
Commander of the Firing Squad (1)
Casketbearers (6)
If Full Detail is Present (For Veterans Funeral)
Occurs here in most cases
May be held in conjunction with a religious committal service or may be the entire committal service.
Chaplain leads the casket (usually covered with a US flag) from the hearse to the grave.
Cemetery
Held waist high by members of the particular veteran’s organization during committal service
Following the service, the members fold the flag and present it to the spouse of next of kin.
Flag
Often when there are fewer than 21 veteran members present, this staff may be called upon to perform some of the functions normally done by the veterans.
Folding the flag
Presenting the flag to the family
Funeral Home Staff
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Veteran’s Organizations |
| If Full Detail is Present (For Veterans Funeral) |
| Cemetery |
| Flag |
Often when there are fewer than 21 veteran members present, this staff may be called upon to perform some of the functions normally done by the veterans.
| Funeral Home Staff |