Honoring Those Who Served is our commitment to recognize the sacrifice and contributions of our nation’s veterans. The rendering of military funeral honors is one of the ways to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. The ceremonial playing of Taps, the folding of the American flag and presenting it to the next-of-kin are the final demonstrations that a grateful nation can provide to veterans’ families.
All requests for Funeral Honors are on a first-come, first-served basis. The only two exceptions are Medal of Honor Recipients and Soldiers Killed in Action.
As of January 1, 2000, and upon the family's request, the law requires that every eligible veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony which includes the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps.
The ceremony is performed by a military funeral honors detail consisting of two or more uniformed military persons who are members of the veteran's branch of service.
The Department of Defense program calls for the funeral home to request military funeral honors on behalf of the veteran's family.
Army - Fort Knox: Phone 502-624-6041 | Fax 502-624-46889
Navy - 866-203-7791
Marines - 866-826-3628
Air Force - 937-257-8964, 618-256-4586
Coast Guard - 216-902-6269, 314-606-6792
- Military Honors Detail
Performed by
Army National Guard Honor GuardReserved for
Any Veteran who was honorably discharged with any form of proof of service regardless of component, Active, Reserve or National GuardConsists of
- Team of 2 Soldiers
- Playing of Taps
- Fold and Present the American Flag
- Three to Nine Person Detail
Based on availability
Performed by
Army National Guard Honor GuardReserved for
Retired Service Members (served 20 years of Active Duty in the Armed Forces other than Indiana Guardsman), Active Duty, Reserve Soldier not KIAConsists of
- Team of 3-9 Soldiers
- 3 Volleys of Rifle Fire (may be provided by local Legion/VFW)
- Playing of Taps
- Fold and Present the American Flag
- Full Military Honors Detail
Other than Indiana Guardsmen
Performed by
Army National Guard Honor GuardReserved for
Service Member Killed in Action, Medal of Honor Recipient, General Officers (O7 and Above), Enlisted Pay Grade E9: Sergeant Major (Army)Consists of
- Team of 9-16 Soldiers
- 3 Volleys of Rifle Fire (may be provided by local Legion/VFW)
- Playing of Taps
- Fold and Present the American Flag
- Honors Detail for Indiana Guardsmen
Performed by
Indiana Army National Guard Ceremonial UnitReserved for
Retired Service Members (served 20 years in the Indiana Army National Guard), Active Members of the Indiana Army National GuardConsists of
- Team of 7-21 Soldiers (based on availability)
- 3 Volleys of Rifle Fire
- Playing of Taps
- Fold and Present the American Flag
- Chaplain if requested
- Full Military Honors Detail for Indiana Guardsmen
Performed by
Indiana Army National Guard Ceremonial UnitReserved for
General Officers (O7 and Above), Colonels (O6), Chief Warrant Officer (W5) and Chief Warrant Officer 4 (W4) Prior to March 1992, Enlisted Pay Grade E9: Sergeant Major, Current or Former members of the MDI Ceremonial UnitConsists of
- Team of 7-21 Soldiers
- 3 Volleys of Rifle Fire
- Playing of Taps
- Fold and Present the American Flag
- Chaplain if requested
To request Military Funeral Honors for an eligible veteran, you must be a family member or a representative of the family of the deceased, and possess a copy of the service member's DD214 or official discharge papers.
Click on the link below, complete the fillable PDF form and click "SUBMIT" at the bottom of page 2. To download the form, you may right-click the link and select "save target as."
Email the service member's DD214 or official discharge papers to ng.in.inarng.list.j9cma-fh@army.mil.
If you downloaded the form and did not fill it out online, be sure to also attach your completed form to the email.
How to Apply for Honor Guard Membership
In order to meet the increasing demand for military funeral honors, the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) Honor Guard needs you to become part of our team. To apply, you must be an INARNG soldier in good standing with your present unit, and meet U.S. Army height and weight standards outlined in Army Regulation 600-9.
For training, preparation and performance of military funeral honors, soldiers receive a day’s base pay and will be awarded retirement points not exceeding 365.
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