Burial With Military Honors Best Practices

Course overview

Understanding burial with Military Honors begins with an awareness of each element and variations of the ceremony as well as how to assist the family with acquiring the benefits associated with this important honor. This course will review eligibility for the honor, the available benefits for veterans and surviving family members, a thorough review of the meaning of each fold of the flag, a review of the armed forces Funeral Honors Team protocols, and the meaning of a flag draped coffin. In addition, this course will present certain features of Military Funeral Honors Law, and it will reveal what elements comprise the different types of available honor ceremonies. The course will also help Funeral Professionals to understand the significance and real history of TAPS, the meaning of the riderless horse, the importance of honor and American traditions, and will present a brief history of Arlington Cemetery and more. Learning Objectives Upon completing the course, participants will: Understand the eligibility requirements for military honors and assist families in the process. Recognize the components and significance of different ceremonial practices. Learn about Military Funeral Honors Law and its application. Understand the meaning behind the flag folds and other ceremonial symbols like the riderless horse. Gain knowledge of the historical and emotional importance of military funerals to provide empathetic and informed support to grieving families.