Rendering military funeral honors is one way to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration of a grateful nation. The primary duty of the SVNCVHG is to augment the respective military service branches and provide the three-rifle volley salute.
Requesting Military Funeral Honors
All eligible veterans are entitled, by law, to military funeral honors. Families of eligible veterans must request and schedule funeral honors through their funeral director. This is a separate request from the services provided by the SVNCVHG. The funeral director will contact the appropriate military service on your behalf to arrange for the military funeral honors detail.
Requesting the SVNC Volunteer Honor Guard
The services of the SVNCVHG are available Monday, Thursday, and Friday by appointment and performed at no cost to the family of the deceased. SVNCVHG team members are trained and qualified to assume the flag folding and presentation duties, the playing of “Taps” as needed. The attendance of SVNCVHG and the firing of rifle volleys is available only upon request of the family. Please note that other services schedule on the same day may affect the SVNCVHG availability.