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Who is given a hero's burial in 'Antigone'?
Eteocles is given a hero's burial in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Eteocles dies a hero in defense of his hometown of Thebes. He is buried with full military honors. He receives a below ground burial and proper funeral rites, which actually are guaranteed to all Thebans.
What role does the US flag play when you honor people who have died?
The US flag is usually draped over the coffin of a deceased who has served the country (Those who served in military, president, ect). before lowering the coffin for burial, the flag is folded and given to the closest kin of the deceased.
Is there any burial benefits for the widow of veterans who received monthly pension of 5000?
To be sure you could check with the payer of the 5000 monthly pension amount about any possible burial benefits other than the flag and a headstone. You can find some information by using the below enclosed website address military.com/benefits/burial-and-memorial
Burial or Cremation?
Burial
When is taps now played?
Taps now is played by the military at burial and memorial services, to accompany the lowering of the flag and to signal the "lights out" command at day's end. Take out lowering of the flag and this is correct. Retreat is played for the lowering of the flag. Most military bases I've been on play TAPS at 2200 HOURS(10pm).
What did the Romans use catacombs for?
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When was Burial - Burial album - created?
Burial - Burial album - was created on 2006-05-15.
Why do they place folded U.S. flags in the bottom of a burial vault for a us veteran?
In most cases with veterans the United States Flag is laid on top of the coffin,then folded, and handed to a family member to keep in honor of their lost loved one. They may lay the flag at the bottom of the vault if there are no surviving family members to take possession of the flag.
How would you use the word ceremonial in a sentence?
I was going to a ceremonial meeting for work.
Use burial in a sentence?
We prepared the body for burial. They held a burial ceremony for his mother. Everyone was sorrowful at the burial ceremony.
What is a burial?
A burial is an act of burying or interment.
What part of speech is burial?
Burial is a noun.
