military honours

Full military honors are a special ceremony for a deceased individual, typically involving a funeral rite. This can include the playing of "taps," a bugle call with origins in the Civil War, which replaced the firing of three volleys during burials. The tradition of "taps" evolved from earlier bugle calls used for communication and announcing the end of the day. The U.S. Flag Code also outlines respectful ways to retire an American flag, often through burning in a ceremony or dignified burial, especially for flags that are no longer fit for display.123