Information for Families and Funeral Directors
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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 https://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.
If you do not currently have a United States flag for this service and require one, please complete VA Form 27-2008, Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes and submit along with your DMNA Form 86 request.
Detachment Contact Information
© NYS DMNA: NY Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors: Information
URL: https://dmna.ny.gov/honor/info/
216.73.216.220
Page Last Modified: 03 Nov 25
URL: https://dmna.ny.gov/honor/info/
216.73.216.220
Page Last Modified: 03 Nov 25