Flashcards in Military Funeral Rite Deck (10)
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1
Q
- 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.
A
Both Active and Reserve Military Members
2
Q
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
A
Services Provided by the Government
3
Q
- 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.
A
Arrangements
4
Q
- Up to $3,100 for private cemetery
- $110 for a national cemetery
A
Reimbursement for Interment Expenses
5
Q
Family must make a request tot he military funeral detail of the branch of service the deceased belonged to.
A
In Order for the Deceased to Have a Military Funeral:
6
Q
- 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
A
The Military Funeral Service
7
Q
- Band
- Escort (including firing party and buglar)
- Colors and guard
- Clergy
- Caisson and Casketbearers
- Honorary Casketbearers (if any)
- Family and friends
A
Military Funeral Cortege
8
Q
Spouse or next of kin.
A
Who the Flag is Presented to
9
Q
“This flag is offered by a grateful Nation in memory of the faithful service performed by your loved one.”
A
Flag Presentment Statement
10
Q
He or she will still be entitled to some benefits provided by the government including:
- Plot interment allowance
- A monument
- United States flag
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If Deceased was not on Active Duty