{"id":1719,"date":"2022-06-28T10:27:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T20:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/?page_id=1719"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T01:43:26","slug":"military-funeral-honors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/military-funeral-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Funeral Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military Honors allows a grateful nation to pay tribute to veterans who stood firm in defense of the United States of America in times of war and peace. Military Honors is a free entitlement for all honorably discharged veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon the family&#8217;s request, Public Law 106-65 requires that every eligible Veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, including folding and presenting the U.S. flag and the playing of Taps. The law defines a military funeral honors detail as consisting of two or more uniformed military persons, with at least one being a member of the Veteran&#8217;s parent service of the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#1e3a8a;}.kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1719_b38423-1d\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_flag kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M0 0v8h1v-8h-1zm2 0v4h2v1h4l-2-1.97 2-2.03h-3v-1h-3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Basic Military Honors<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Detail includes two servicemembers (one of whom must be a member of the deceased\u2019s parent service of the armed forces) who plays Taps, folds the U.S. flag and presents the flag to the deceased next of kin.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 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.kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-right:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-bottom:5px solid #1e3a8a;border-left:5px solid #1e3a8a;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1719_d4a2ee-02\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_star kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 0l-1 3h-3l2.5 2-1 3 2.5-2 2.5 2-1-3 2.5-2h-3l-1-3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Full Military Honors<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Reserved for certain ranks, those killed by their injuries in combat, and Medal of Honor recipients. Full military honors require 7-9 personnel to act as pallbearers, fire a rifle volley salute and perform the requisite Basic military honors duties.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nk-awb nk-awb\"><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap\" data-awb-type=\"color\"><div class=\"nk-awb-overlay\" style=\"background: #006938;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nk-awb-wrap-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-nk-awb-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Points of Contacts for<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> Hawai\u02bbi<\/mark><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Army (Hawai\u02bbi)&nbsp;<\/strong>Casualty Assistance Office Schofield Barracks: (808) 655-5124<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Coast Guard (Hawai\u02bbi)&nbsp;<\/strong>Email-<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>D14-DG-M-SI-BASEHono-HonorGuard@uscg.mil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Air Force (Hawai\u02bbi) <\/strong>(808) 448-0108<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navy (Hawai\u02bbi) <\/strong>Honors and Ceremonies: (808) 590-8383&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marines (Hawai\u02bbi) <\/strong>(808) 257-7712<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hawai\u02bbi National Guard&nbsp;<\/strong>Office phone: (808) 672-1223, Work cell: (808) 838-9512<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiarng\/hawai%ca%bbi-army-national-guard-military-funeral-honors\/\">HIARNG Military Funeral Honors <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military members on active duty or in the selected reserve (National Guard or Reserves).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the selected reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former military members discharged from the selected reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Veterans who have served at least 20 years, retired, KIA and \/or received the Medal of Honor are entitled to Full Military Honors, consisting of a Firing Party volley, the playing of Taps, and the folding and presentation of the U.S. flag.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #878787;border-right:1px solid #878787;border-bottom:1px solid #878787;border-left:1px solid #878787;}.kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #BE530B;border-right:1px solid #BE530B;border-bottom:1px solid #BE530B;border-left:1px solid #BE530B;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1719_1c8efb-4c kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1719_eeffd8-b5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who is NOT eligible for Military Funeral Honors?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any person separated from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions or whose character of service results in a bar to Veteran&#8217;s benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person who was ordered to report to an induction station, but was not actually inducted into military service&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person discharged from the Selected Reserve prior to completing one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service for reasons other than a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person who has been convicted of a state capital crime and whose conviction is final (other than a person whose sentence was commuted by the Governor of a State)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any person who is found to have committed a Federal capital crime or a State capital crime, as set forth in section 2411(c) of Title 38 U.S. Code, but has not been convicted of such crime by reason of such person not being available for trial due to death or flight to avoid prosecution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1719_ae299c-08\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Some of the documents used to determined eligibility include:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DD Form 214 (for active duty or reserve component Veterans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGB Form 22 (for National Guard Veterans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Honorable Discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further clarification on eligibility is available on the DoD Military Funeral Honors website, coordinated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/leaders-service-providers\/casualty-assistance\/funeral-directory-and-planner-resources\/\">Military OneSource<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-840x1024.jpg\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-1733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-840x1024.jpg 840w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-768x936.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-1261x1536.jpg 1261w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/files\/2022\/06\/201222-Z-IX631-117-2-crop-1681x2048.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requesting Military Honors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A family member or authorized representative is encouraged to notify the funeral home director or service coordinator of their desire to have Military Funeral Honors rendered at the internment of their loved one. The funeral director then contacts the appropriate branch of service that the Veteran served in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Acquire a DD Form 214<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Veterans and their next of kin can obtain free copies of their DD Form 214, Certificate of Uniformed Service (separation document) and the military service records. To do so, click the button below and scroll down to <em>Start Request Online<\/em> On the next page, select <em>Make a new request<\/em> to start the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archives.gov\/veterans\/military-service-records\">DD Form 214<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Funeral Director\u2019s and Planner\u2019s Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/leaders-service-providers\/casualty-assistance\/funeral-directory-and-planner-resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">National Guard Military Funeral Honors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalguard.mil\/Development\/Army-National-Guard\/Resources\/Family-Services\/Military-Funeral-Honors\/fbclid\/IwAR1EZw803JIiYC8IiUl-G3JSRvIFa_4KLLe1Q9m8dtdn-Gh7QLbbTeWnkC8\/\">National Guard Military Funeral Honors<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Military Honors allows a grateful nation to pay tribute to veterans who stood firm in defense of the United States of America in times of war and peace. 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