A presidential funeral is traditionally a public ceremony held in honor of the head of state, and usually take place amidst pomp and extravaganza. In the United States, presidential funerals follow certain traditions and protocols, though the family of the deceased determines the exact sequence of events.
The first presidential funeral in the US was [...]
A funeral is a procession or ceremony held in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person. A funeral is an assortment of customs according to one’s religious affiliations and culture.
In the US and Canada, most funeral rituals are divided into three parts: visitation, funeral and burial. At the visitation ceremony, the [...]
Funeral services often include prayers, readings from the Bible or other sacred texts, the signing of hymns or words of comfort by the clergy. Sometimes, a relative or a close friend is also asked to give a eulogy detailing the happy memories and achievements of the deceased. Readings and speeches at the funeral service provide [...]
In the US, a military funeral is given by the armed forces for a war veteran, a soldier who died in battle or a prominent military figure. The Department of Defense, or DOD, is usually responsible for providing military funeral honors or the title ‘Honoring Those Who Served’ to the deceased.
Section 578 of Public [...]