Patriotism and Purpose: Military Funeral Detail
Barbara Solomon School of Social Work, Walden University
SOCW 6410: Military Culture for Social Workers
Introduction
Military Funeral Detail The ceremonial customs of the military funeral consist of honoring
those who served by following traditions that stem from ancient military use (Schading, and
Schading, 2007) . The While the casket is going to the ground "Taps" is played by a bugler.
Two service members then fold a U.S. flag and present it to the next of kin (U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs: National Cemetery Administration, n.d.). History, meaning, and
implications of this ritual Some traditions came from accessibilities 0n the battlefield long
time ago and some from ancient military customs. Originally a fallen soldier was covered in a
flag and used as a pall. Modern ceremonies include covering the casket with a flag
symbolizing services member duty to the service and the duty of the military in honoring and
burying the soldier. ' Taps" originally was used to signal the end of the day, time to rest.
During the military funeral ceremony "Taps" symbolizes the eternal rest of the service
member ( Schading, and Schading). To a military member this duty means that we honor and
reflect on the sacrifices the deceased went through in service of the country. Military
members can relate to the deceased in that they might had share similar experiences and the
same culture. These ceremonies create a sense of duty through the heritage and sense of
Barbara Solomon School of Social Work, Walden University
SOCW 6410: Military Culture for Social Workers
Introduction
Military Funeral Detail The ceremonial customs of the military funeral consist of honoring
those who served by following traditions that stem from ancient military use (Schading, and
Schading, 2007) . The While the casket is going to the ground "Taps" is played by a bugler.
Two service members then fold a U.S. flag and present it to the next of kin (U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs: National Cemetery Administration, n.d.). History, meaning, and
implications of this ritual Some traditions came from accessibilities 0n the battlefield long
time ago and some from ancient military customs. Originally a fallen soldier was covered in a
flag and used as a pall. Modern ceremonies include covering the casket with a flag
symbolizing services member duty to the service and the duty of the military in honoring and
burying the soldier. ' Taps" originally was used to signal the end of the day, time to rest.
During the military funeral ceremony "Taps" symbolizes the eternal rest of the service
member ( Schading, and Schading). To a military member this duty means that we honor and
reflect on the sacrifices the deceased went through in service of the country. Military
members can relate to the deceased in that they might had share similar experiences and the
same culture. These ceremonies create a sense of duty through the heritage and sense of
