Saturday, May 28, 2011

Burial with military honors

The Problem: Burying veterans with military honors

Who: Honor guards at 146 national cemeteries in the US

Why are they special? At some national cemetery burials, taps is done by a recording. At others, a group of veteran volunteers provide military honors including a live performance of taps.

The difference for the family and mourners is huge.

Where: Nationwide

Started: Circa 1865

What the top person makes: N/A

General site: Military funeral honors

Charity Navigator: N/A

Link to help: The suggestion is to contact your nearest national cemetery and see if the honor guards need any help or donations.

Deductible? unknown

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