Mors 200 Arts Final - Military Funeral Rites
Both Active and Reserve Military Members are entitled to military funeral rites, with financial and physical services provided by the U.S. government. Military representatives assist the family with arrangements, especially when death occurs during active duty.
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.
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.
Both Active and Reserve Military Members
Key Terms
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.
Both Active and Reserve Military Members
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
Services Provided by the Government
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.
Arrangements
Up to $3,100 for private cemetery
$110 for a national cemetery
Reimbursement for Interment Expenses
Family must make a request tot he military funeral detail of the branch of service the deceased belonged to.
In Order for the Deceased to Have a Military Funeral
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
The Military Funeral Service
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Both Active and Reserve Military Members |
Regardless of which branch the deceased belonged to:
| Services Provided by the Government |
| Arrangements |
| Reimbursement for Interment Expenses |
Family must make a request tot he military funeral detail of the branch of service the deceased belonged to. | In Order for the Deceased to Have a Military Funeral |
| The Military Funeral Service |
| Military Funeral Cortege |
Spouse or next of kin. | Who the Flag is Presented to |
“This flag is offered by a grateful Nation in memory of the faithful service performed by your loved one.” | Flag Presentment Statement |
He or she will still be entitled to some benefits provided by the government including:
| If Deceased was not on Active Duty |