Funeral Honors
Military Funeral Honors provides military funeral honors or dignified transfer, upon the family's request. Public Law 106-65 requires that every eligible Veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United States burial flag and the playing of "Taps." 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. The state of Tennessee has gone further to recognize Tennessee National Guard Veterans with Tennessee Code 58-1-236 – Burial Flag for Family of Deceased Member of the National Guard.
For more information on Military Funeral Honors for the State of Tennessee, contact the Fort Campbell Casualty Assistance Center at the following:
Phone: 270-798-4727 / 270-798-3927. After Duty Hours: 931-216-3380
Email: usarmy.campbell.id-readiness.mbx.dhr-casualty-mailbox@army.mil
Casualty Assistance Centers Locator (army.mil)