Marine 25 Funerals

Question 1

General

Composition and strength of the funeral escort is prescribed in this instruction?

Answer 1

U.S. Navy Regs

Question 2

General

Anytime the body bearers remove the remains the band will?

Answer 2

Render prescribed honors, followed by appropriate music.

Question 3

Receiving remains

At what point in the Hymn would the band stop playing once the order has been given?

Answer 3

The band will continue until the next stanza ends.

Question 4

General

True or False?
When fraternal or patriotic organizations are involved with the ceremony, Taps may be postponed in the ceremony.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

General

When the funeral ceremony is held at a crematory, where is Taps sounded?

Answer 5

Outside

Question 6

General

How are the national colors draped on the casket?

Answer 6

Stars are at the head over the left shoulder.

*Casket is carried foot first, except for clergy.

Question 7

Procession

After the remains have been placed in the hearse, who puts the band in motion?

Answer 7

The escort commander

Question 8

Procession

Where is the band in the order of procession?

Answer 8

1 Escort Commander
2 Band or bugler
3 Escort
4 Clergy
5 Pallbearers

Question 9

Procession

Will the procession march to music?

Answer 9

Solemn music in slow time.

Question 10

At the grave

When the procession reaches the grave, where is the band positioned?

Answer 10

The band forms in line with and on the RIGHT of the escort.

*the terrain may dictate that the formation be inverted with the band on the left.

Question 11

At the grave

Once the procession arrives at the grave, the band plays honors followed by appropriate music at what time?

Answer 11

When the escort commander says “Present Arms”

Question 12

At the grave

When will the band stop the music?

Answer 12

When the casket is placed on the lowering device.

Question 13

At the grave

When is Taps sounded?

Answer 13

The escort commander says “Present Arms.”

Firing party fires three volleys.

Question 14

At the grave

Where should the bugler be positioned?

Answer 14

At the head of the grave

*The OIC may direct the bugler to assume the position forward of and to the flank of the escort (instead of the head of the grave)

Question 15

At the grave

The OIC will march the band and escort to a suitable place for dismissal. What will the band play at this time?

Answer 15

Nothing

Question 16

At the grave

If the band and escort continue in formation AFTER the cemetery?

Answer 16

They remove muffling devices from band instruments, and then play march music.

Question 17

Memorial

What components comprise the honor guard for Enlisted and Officer?

Answer 17

4 honor guard, 1 bugler, 1 OIC, 1 Chaplain and 1 color bearer for a total of 8 members for enlisted.

Officers add 1 squad leader and a 12 man squad for a total of 21 members.

Question 18

Limited personnel

Where should the bugler be located?

Answer 18

50 feet from the head of the grave.

Question 19

Outdoor memorial

Where is the bugler positioned during a “boots and rifle” memorial service?

Answer 19

On the right front of the company

Question 20

Indoor memorial

When is Taps performed during the “Call the Roll” memorial?

Answer 20

The deceased’s name will be called 3 times. Then sound Taps.

Question 21

General

Who determines the position of the bugler or the band at the grave?

Answer 21

The officer in charge