Information for Families and Funeral Directors

Honorably Discharged veterans are eligible for funeral honors. When available, New York State’s military 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

2 Soldier Honors

• Consists of:
  • Playing of Taps
  • Flag Folding
  • Flag Presentation to next of kin
• Authorized for:
  • All Army veterans with a “Character of Service”
  • Honorable or under honorable conditions

9 Soldier Full Honors (If Personnel Permit)

• Consists of:
  • NCOIC/OIC
  • Pall Bearers
  • Firing Party
  • Playing of Taps
  • Flag Folding
  • Flag Presentation to next of kin
  • Army Chaplain (When requested and if available)
• Authorized for:
  • Retired Soldiers with 20 or more years of military service
  • National Guard, Reserve and Active-Component services members who passed away while on Active Duty
  • Medal of Honor recipients
  • General Officer or Command Sergeant Major

Honorable Transfer of Remains (If Personnel Permit)

• Consists of:
  • NCOIC/OIC
  • Pall Bearers
  • Support Soldiers
• Authorized for:
  • Active Duty

Required Documentation

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

For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.va.gov

Funeral Directors should complete and fax a DMNA Form 86 to the closest Honor Guard Detachment 48 hours prior to the funeral service.

Detachment Contact Information