Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions

Torreon, Barbara Salazar

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Military cemeteries and funerals;    military;    Funerals;   

RP-ID  :  RS21545
RP-ID  :  RS21545_2011Jul29

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report is written in response to frequently asked questions about military funeral honors and military cemeteries. It provides information on the eligibility criteria, required components of the honor detail, and the funeral ceremony. It also cites legislation that mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) make military funeral honors available to every eligible veteran upon request.