Information for Families and Funeral Directors:

Honorably Discharged veterans are eligible for funeral honors. When available, New York State's militia forces provide this service at no cost to the families or funeral homes. We are honored to provide these services for departed veterans and their families.

TYPES OF HONORS

Full Honors - (21 Soldiers)

• Consists of:
  • Chaplain
  • Pall Bearers
  • Firing Party
  • Color Guard Team
  • Playing of Taps
  • Flag Folding
  • Flag presentation to next of kin
• Authorized for:
  • Soldiers killed in action
  • Medal of Honor Recipients
  • General Officers
  • E-9's

Modified Full Honors - (9 Soldiers)

• Consists of:
  • Chaplain (When requested and if available)
  • Firing Party
  • Playing of Taps
  • Flag Folding
  • Flag presentation to next of kin
• Authorized for:
  • Retirees with 20 or more years of service
  • National Guard, Reserve and Active-Component services members who died while on Active Duty

Modified Honors - (3 Soldiers)

• Consists of:
  • Playing of Taps
  • Flag Folding
  • Flag Presentation to next of kin
• Authorized for:
  • All Veterans with an honorable discharge

Required Documentation:

• DD214 for Active Duty or Reservists
• NGB 22 for National Guardsman

Information on obtaining a DD214

Funeral Directors should complete DMNA Form 86 as early as possible and contact their nearest office. (See table below)

For more information, email donald.roy1@us.army.mil