3. FUNERALS & MEMORIALS US Army Chaplain Center & School (USACHCS) EXIT > > To insert your company logo on this slide From the Insert Menu Select “Picture” Locate your logo file Click OK To resize the logo Click anywhere inside the logo. The boxes that appear outside the logo are known as “resize handles.” Use these to resize the object. If you hold down the shift key before using the resize handles, you will maintain the proportions of the object you wish to resize.

4. This training product is dedicated to the memory of CHAPLAIN (COLONEL) DAVID L. (“Pilgrim”) HOWARD 15 June 1948 - 28 January 1997 EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < Beloved… Chaplain Ranger Soldier Husband Father Brother Friend

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6. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < MISSION CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT’S ROLE CHAPLAIN’S DUAL ROLES DEATH NOTIFICATION GRIEF PROCESS PLANNING THE FUNERAL MILITARY HONORS FUNERALS MEMORIAL SERVICE SERVICE vs CEREMONY MEMORIAL CEREMONY EMERGENCY BURIALS APPENDIX MAIN MENU TRAINING OBJECTIVES CIVILIAN CLERGY JEWISH SERVICE CATHOLIC SERVICE THE FLAG CREMATION

7. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < TRAINING OBJECTIVES n Terminal Learning Objective (TLO): Review chaplain duties at military funerals, memorial ceremonies, and memorial services in field or garrison.

8. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < Training Objectives - continued n Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) 1: Perform memorial services & ceremonies. n ELO2: Conduct a funeral service with full honors for a cremation. n ELO3: Review requirements for various types of wartime burials.

9. MISSION Honoring the dead is one of the most critical and visible tasks that you and your chaplain assistant will perform as a Unit Ministry Team (UMT). It is the very heart and soul of the Army Chaplaincy. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

10. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < Mission - cont’d n Honoring the dead highlights the chaplain's primary roles during: military funerals, memorial services, and ceremonies to ensure that they are done with dignity, professionalism, and spiritual sensitivity.

11. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < Each duty has specific responsibilities in funerals and memorials CLERGYSTAFF CHAPLAIN’S TWO-FOLD ROLE Every chaplain has a TWO-FOLD role as clergy and staff officer.

12. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < CLERGY DUTIES n As CLERGY the chaplain is responsible for the religious aspects of the funeral service.

13. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < STAFF DUTIES n As SPECIAL STAFF OFFICER the chaplain will PERFORM the chaplain’s portion of the military honors.

14. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < THE ROLE OF THE CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT n Consults local SOPs and regulations. n Prepares and ensures accuracy of bulletins n Arranges chapel IAW the chaplain’s guidance. n Liaison with command, chapel staff, and funeral detail.

15. Assignment of Duty n The chaplain assigned to funeral duty by the Installation Chaplain’s Office (using a funeral roster). n After being assigned, the chaplain contacts: u Next higher UMT u Unit Command u Casualty Assistance Officer NCO (CAO/NCO) u Honor Guard u Funeral Director u Immediate Family EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

16. Death Notification Process n The chaplain should never BE the notification officer. u This would hinder ministry to the bereaved. n The chaplain ACCOMPANIES the Notification Officer as part of the team. This benefits the team members and the bereaved alike. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

17. The Grief Process (Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross) n Persons in grief usually go through certain stages: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

18. The Grief Process - cont’d n DENIAL: Refusal to believe the loved one is gone. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

19. The Grief Process - cont’d n ANGER: Often directed toward God, and caregivers (doctors, family, etc.) who “could have saved” the deceased. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

20. The Grief Process - cont’d n BARGAINING: Trying to make a deal with God to make the death not be true. This sort of “magical thinking” is very much like denial. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

21. The Grief Process - cont’d n DEPRESSION: This may include a sense that one’s own identity has been lost if one’s perception of self is tied to the dead person. Depression sometimes leads to suicide. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

22. The Grief Process - cont’d n ACCEPTANCE: The person has finally “come to grips” with the loss of the loved one. Life is able to “go on”, different, but enjoyable in a new way. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

23. Planning the Funeral n The primary responsibility for planning the funeral rests with the Next-of-Kin (NOK). n The chaplain makes every effort to comply with family desires, as regulation and protocol permit. n If the family requests military honors, either military or civilian clergy may conduct them. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

24. When Civilian Clergy Officiates The chaplain may n Assist in conducting the funeral service. n Act as an escort. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

25. FUNERAL PROCEDURES n Chapel Service n Graveside Service EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

26. All Military Face the Casket and Salute: n At the sound of Honors. n While the casket is moved. n During cannon salutes. n During the firing of volleys. n While Taps is played. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

27. FULL MILITARY HONORS Military Funeral Includes at least (depending on resources available): n Flag draped over casket or with an urn n Bugler (for Taps) n Military Pallbearers n Firing Party n Military Chaplain n Escort appropriate to the grade of the deceased EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

28. Arrival of the Casket n Funeral OIC/NCOIC checks casket for proper placement of flag. u Blue field covers area over deceased’s left shoulder. n The chaplain stands curbside and salutes as the casket passes by on, and is removed from, the hearse. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

29. SYMBOL KEY EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

30. Seating of Family Members Family members sit in chairs /pews on the right front of the chapel. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

31. Entering the Chapel - Chaplain Leads n The chaplain leads the procession into the chapel by walking slowly and reverently in front of the casket. u Funeral Pall (if used) is placed on the casket. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

32. Entering the Chapel - Pallbearers n The pallbearers position the casket according to the chaplain's instructions. u If civilian ushers take the casket to and from the altar, pallbearers remain in the narthex or foyer. Pallbearers who are friends of the family will move into the pews or chairs to the left. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

33. Inside Chapel Uniforms and Vestments n The chaplain may wear appropriate denominational vestments or uniform. n Other soldiers wear EMPTY pistol belts. u Fulfills the requirement to be “under arms” EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

34. Order of Funeral Service The Order of Service is according to: u The desires of the Next-of-Kin. u The family’s faith tradition. u The chaplain’s religious orientation. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

35. Processional from the Chapel n The chaplain leads the procession out of the chapel. n Two pallbearers turn the casket. n The chaplain stops in the Narthex to face the casket. n If a funeral pall is used, the pallbearers will place the flag on the casket. n The chaplain leads casket out of the chapel and stands curbside. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

36. Casket Placed in Hearse/Caisson n Casket placed in hearse/caisson. n Chaplain and Funeral OIC/NCOIC stand at attention and salute casket. n If wearing vestments, the chaplain may change into uniform prior to graveside service. n Chaplain joins official party at grave site. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

37. Processional from Chapel Arlington National Cemetery n Colors (SGM and above) n Caisson (SGM and above) n Caparisoned Horse (COL or Above) n Honorary Pallbearers (if requested by the family) n Army Band (Full band - All Warrant Officers & All Commissioned Officers; Bugler and Drummers -SGM) n Cannon Volleys (Major General and above) n Personal Colors (Major General and above) n Honor Guard Escort (SGM and above) EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

38. *If authorized Order of Processional to Graveside n Funeral escort commander n Army band* n Colors* n Honorary pallbearers n Clergy n Hearse or Caisson n Pallbearers n Personal flag* n Caparisoned Horse* n Family n Friends EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

39. Processional to Cemetery EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

40. At the Gravesite EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

41. At the Cemetery Curbside n Chaplain and the OIC/NCOIC arrive early and stand at the curbside to await the arrival of the casket. u The casket is saluted as it arrives. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

42. At the Cemetery Greeting the Family n If the chaplain's first meeting with the family is at the cemetery, condolences may be offered at this time. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

43. At Committal Site n Chaplain salutes as Hearse/Caisson passes. n Chaplain comes to “Order Arms” and takes a position in front of the casket. n Chaplain leads the processional to the grave site. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

44. Chaplain’s Position for Committal Service n Chaplain stands at the head of the casket facing the deceased’s family members and the casket (side with blue field of the flag). n Chaplain may wear head covering at the ceremony. n If the chaplain removes head covering, so should all other military personnel, except the official participants. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

45. Jewish Services n When the officiating chaplain is a rabbi and wears a yarmulke (Jewish skull cap), all personnel remain covered. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

46. Position of Pallbearers at Committal Service Once the casket is placed on lowering device: n The pallbearers remain facing the casket, holding flag raised in a horizontal position, waist high. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

47. The Committal Service n Brief committal service with selected readings and prayer. n The religious portion of graveside service at the discretion of the officiating chaplain's faith practice. u Contact a local religious leader for religious practices outside your faith group. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

48. Catholic Committal Services If holy water or ashes are to be used during the Catholic committal service, the chaplain tells the pallbearers prior to the service. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

49. Conclusion of Graveside Service n The chaplain gives a prearranged signal to Funeral OIC/NCOIC to alert the official party that religious portion of service is completed. n Funeral OIC/NCOIC begins military honors with: u The firing of volleys u Sounding of Taps u Folding of the flag EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

50. Pallbearers raise the flag and hold it over the casket in a horizontal position, waist high, until Taps is sounded. Do not let the flag touch the casket. Fold the flag, using the steps below: 1. Fold the lower, striped section of the flag over the blue field. FOLDED EDGE 2. Fold the folded edge over to meet the open edge. OPEN EDGE FOLDED EDGE FOLDING THE FLAG EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

51. 5. Continue folding until the entire length of the flag is folded into a triangle with only the blue field and margin showing. 6. Tuck the remaining margin into the pocket formed by the folds at the blue edge of the flag. 3. Start a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to the open edge. OPEN EDGE FOLDED EDGE 4. Fold the outer point inward, parallel with the open edge to form a second triangle. 7. Be sure the flag resembles a cocked hat. FOLDING THE FLAG - cont’d EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

52. Presenting the Flag n Decide who is to present the flag before the ceremony. n Traditionally, either the chaplain or the Funeral OIC/NCOIC presents the flag to the Next Of Kin (NOK). EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

53. Presenting the Flag - cont’d n Presenter's position is behind and within five feet of OIC/NCOIC. n The flag is folded and passed to the Funeral OIC/NCOIC. n The Funeral OIC/NCOIC inspects proper folding of flag. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

54. Proper Transfer of the Flag The chaplain receives the flag by... n Placing the right hand under the flag and left hand on top of the flag. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

55. After the Transfer of the Flag Funeral OIC/NCOIC Actions n After transferring the flag to chaplain or presenter, the Funeral OIC/NCOIC salutes for approximately three seconds and executes “About Face.” n If funeral OIC/NCOIC or chaplain is not pleased with appearance of flag, with permission from the NOK, pallbearers may step to the side and refold flag. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

56. Passing the Flag to the Next-of-Kin (NOK) n The flag is presented to Next-of- Kin with the long side facing the recipient. n The Next-of-Kin is told: "This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation as a token of our appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (Or use the deceased person’s name)" EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

57. After Presentation of the Flag to the Next-of-Kin The chaplain or presenter: n Steps back one pace. n Salutes the flag slowly, holding the salute for at least three seconds. n The chaplain may share words of comfort with the family. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

58. Chaplain’s Military Bearing The chaplain may be senior military representative present and MUST: n Exhibit military bearing. n Ensure proper ceremonial movements and appearance in accordance with the highest tradition of Army excellence. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

59. Cremated Remains Transfer to the Committal Site n The pallbearer carrying the folded flag will be to the RIGHT of the cremated remains. n The chaplain will always lead the flag and cremated remains into chapel and committal site. n The processional to the committal site may include four pallbearers as escorts. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

60. Cremated Remains Placement for Funeral Service n Cremated remains are placed to the LEFT of the folded flag. n If two pallbearers are walking to committal site, they will be joined by the four additional pallbearers. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

61. Cremation Service Interment of Remains n When cremated remains are temporarily interred at a crematory: n Military honors will consist of only the pallbearers. n Firing of volleys and sounding of Taps are conducted at discretion of the OIC/NCOIC. n The firing of volleys and sounding of Taps take place when remains are interred permanently at the Columbarium or Cinerarium vault. n Consult local religious leaders for guidance concerning cremation practices of other religious groups. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

62. Fraternal/Sororal or Patriotic Organizations n Fraternal/sororal/patriotic organizations may participate in services IAW the wishes of the family. n However, under no circumstances will fraternal organizations override chaplain's denominational practice or the military portion of ceremony. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

63. Memorial Services and Ceremonies n Memorial Services - Religious in nature. Voluntary attendance. The officiating chaplain should represent the same faith group as the deceased. Rites and sacraments are guided by the deceased soldier's faith group n Memorial Ceremony - Command patriotic ceremony. Mandatory attendance. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

64. Local SOPs n The Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): n Help the officiating chaplain plan Services or ceremonies. n Describe the chaplain’s (and UMT’s) responsibilities. n Specify Commander/Unit /1SG responsibilities. n List administrative procedures. n Explains sequence of events. n Suggests memorial displays. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

65. During Military Operations Circumstances and tactical situation determine the length and order of memorial services and ceremonies. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

66. Memorial (Religious) Service - Order of Service n Prelude n Invocation n Scripture Reading n Meditation n Prayer n Silent Tribute n Last Roll Call n Taps n Benediction EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

67. Memorial (Command) Ceremony Memorial CEREMONIES are NOT religious. Therefore: n Altar setting in the chapel is neutral. n Remove all religious symbols from the chapel/area. n Religious vestments are not worn. n Religious language specific to any one faith group is prohibited. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

68. BRIGADE CHAPEL #1 Monday, 1400 Hours, 10 June 19XX IN MEMORY OF (Name of Deceased) X Company FIRST BASIC COMBAT TRAINING BRIGADE FORT XX, XXXXXXX (Rank and Name of Participant) (Title) Memorial Ceremony Bulletin n Posting of colors n National Anthem n Invocation n Commander's remarks n Memorial tribute, n Biography/Service Record n Silent tribute n Last Roll Call n Taps n Firing of volleys n Retiring of colors EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

69. “The Last Roll Call” n An Army tradition that vividly portrays absence of a fallen soldier and the unit's sense of loss. n Soldiers’ names are called, including deceased’s name. n Usually not used when family is present due to traumatic effect. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

70. Emergency Wartime Burial n Remains of the deceased in wartime are usually returned to the home of record. However, on rare occasions, an emergency wartime burial may be necessary. u It is essential, especially in the stress of imminent battle, that the chaplain conduct wartime burials with dignity and care. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

71. Emergency Wartime Burial - cont’d Emergency wartime burials may include: n Group burials n Emergency/hasty burial n Trench burial n Unidentified dead n Burial of contaminated remains EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

72. Emergency Wartime Burials Hasty Burials Remains placed in east/west direction with the feet toward the east. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

73. APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying n Make every effort to find a chaplain of the dying soldier’s faith. n Prayers when a chaplain of the soldier’s faith is unavailable u May be offered by anyone, including: chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another soldier in order to comfort the dying soldier. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

74. APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying n Emergency Baptisms: Respect the different forms of baptism and the desires of the person being baptized. EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

75. APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying n Prayers n Last Requests u Christian Catholic –Hail Mary –Act of Contrition –Sign of the Cross EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

76. APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying n Prayers n Last Requests u Christian Protestant –The Lord’s Prayer –The Apostle’s Creed –Prayer for the Sick and Wounded EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

77. n Prayers n Last Requests u Christian Orthodox EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying

78. n Prayers n Last Requests u Jewish THE SHEMA THE CONFESSION OF THE CRITICALLY ILL THE 23RD PSALM EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying

79. n Prayers n Last Requests u Moslem The Shahada Prayers for the Dying EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < APPENDIX Religious Support to the Dying

80. APPENDIX Memorial Prayers n Sample Prayers for Memorial Services n May be said by anyone in the absence of the chaplain EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

81. APPENDIX Memorial Prayers n Catholic n Protestant n Eastern Orthodox EXIT MAIN MENU > > < <

82. n Jewish n Moslem EXIT MAIN MENU > > < < APPENDIX Memorial Prayers

83. APPENDIX References n DOD Form 1380, Field Medical Card n AR 165-1, Chaplain Activities in the Army n AR 290-5, Army National Cemeteries n AR 600-10, The Army Casualty System n AR 600-25, Salutes, Honors, and Visits of Courtesy n AR 638-30, Graves Registration Organization and Functions in Support of Major Military Operations n AR 639-1, Disposition of Personal Effects of Deceased and Missing Persons n AR 638-40, Care and Disposition of Remains n AR 840-10, Flags, Guidons, Streamers, Tabards, Automobile, and Aircraft Plates n FM 3-87, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Reconnaissance and Decontamination Operations n FM 10-57F, Soldier’s Manual, 57F, Graves Registration Specialist n FM 10-63, Handling of Deceased Personnel in Theaters of Operations n FM 10-63-1, Graves registration Handbook n FM 12-50, Army Bands n FM 16-1, Religious Support n FM 22-5, Drill and Ceremonies n FM 22-100, Military Leadership n FM 100-10, Combat Service Support n TC 16-2, Religious Support to Casualties, Memorial and Funeral Services n DA Pam 1-1, State, Official, and Special Military Funerals n Kubler-Ross, Elizabeth, On Death and Dying, MacMillan, NY, NY, 1969 EXIT MAIN MENU < <