Military Funerals
According to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs , Public Law 106-65 requires every eligible veteran to receive a military funeral honors ceremony. The Military Funeral Honors Program includes traditions within the funeral honors, intended to express deep gratitude for those who have served our nation . Here are some key components of a military funeral: Military Representatives In Attendance According to the Department of Defense , the law defines a military funeral honors detail as consisting of two or more uniformed military persons, with at least one being a member of the veteran's parent service of the armed forces. Playing of "Taps" Military One Source states that the U.S. Army officially recognized the version of Taps we know today in 1874. Beginning in 1891, the playing of Taps became the standard at military funeral ceremonies, and in 2013, legislation was passed recognizing Taps as the "National Song of Military Remembrance." Although a li