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Do i have to have a church service before burial?
Nope... The coffin can simply be taken to the place of burial - and interred. There is no legal requirement to have a church service !
What is a burial at sea?
It is when the casket is thrown into the ocean.
What happens during a U.S. Navy burial at sea ceremony?
During a U.S. Navy burial at sea ceremony, the deceased person's remains are placed in a weighted casket, draped with the American flag. The casket is then slid off a ship into the sea, usually accompanied by a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. This ceremony honors and pays tribute to the individual's service in the Navy.
Can a catholic burial take place on holy Saturday?
yes, you can have a burial service, but you cannot have a Mass
Can floral wreaths be thrown out to sea for burial?
Yes.
When a Jehovah's Witness dies do they have the same burial as others?
Jehovah's Witnesses may chose to have a regular burial service conducted by a christian minister.
Describes the burial at sea ceremony?
Three volleys are fired, followed by "Taps."
When was Sea Service Ribbon created?
Sea Service Ribbon was created in 2006.
When was Sea-Land Service created?
Sea-Land Service was created in 1960.
How should one act during a burial service?
During a burial service one should act with dignity and compassion to the other people there. One should not be afraid to show their emotions and sadness but should try to be as quiet as possible.
How do you bury someone in the ocean?
When someone is buried (officially) at sea, the corpse is wrapped in a shroud (traditionally in the corpses canvas hammock), with a weight at the feet. At the end of the shipborne burial service, the corpse is slid overboard into the sea. Obviously, in peace time, you would need official permission, probably from a coroner.
Where a person is buried?
A person is buried in a grave in the cemetry, after a burial service.
