Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter VA 17 - Military Funeral Honors Program
Section VA 17.03 - Provision of military funeral honors
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) BASIC HONORS. The department shall arrange for the attendance at a funeral of at least 2 uniformed service representatives. At least one of these representatives shall be from the branch of service of the deceased. Taps shall be sounded and a flag shall be folded and presented to the next of kin. Taps may be sounded in person or with the aid of an electronic device provided by a military funeral honors team, military service personnel, or a veterans organization.
(2) FULL HONORS. Upon the request of the family and when available, the department shall arrange for a firing detail of at least three individuals in addition to the honors provided under sub. (1).