Is it appropriate to render a final salute at a civilian funeral?

2021-04-17T01:08:33-04:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2021 1:17 AM

2021-04-17T01:17:30-04:00

I've done it

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2021 11:32 AM

2021-04-17T11:32:40-04:00

At a civilian funeral where the deceased is a veteran, I will salute.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2021 1:56 PM

2021-04-17T13:56:29-04:00

If they are a veteran I have done it as well.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 17 at 2021 2:08 PM

2021-04-17T14:08:42-04:00

Absolutely.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Apr 17 at 2021 3:22 PM

2021-04-17T15:22:39-04:00

A salute is just showing respect, so I can't think of a situation where it would not be appropriate.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Apr 20 at 2021 10:15 AM

2021-04-20T10:15:13-04:00

Was the person being buried a veteran

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Apr 21 at 2021 12:09 PM

2021-04-21T12:09:17-04:00

That is completely up to you. If you feel it is appropriate, do it.
I would caution against drawing attention from the departed. Use discretion. Don't make big deal of it.

Response by CW3 Ed Heick made Apr 12 at 2022 3:24 PM

2022-04-12T15:24:08-04:00

It's definitely appropriate should the situation arise.

Response by MSG Barbara Hensley Lawson made Jun 26 at 2022 12:43 PM

2022-06-26T12:43:53-04:00

If the deceased was a Veteran, then yes. If not, then no.

Response by SPC Jimmy Heine made Jun 28 at 2022 9:30 AM

2022-06-28T09:30:52-04:00

If they were a Veteran as well, then absolutely not! In my opinion it is a sign of appreciation and respect

Response by MSgt Mason Manner made Oct 3 at 2022 4:39 PM

2022-10-03T16:39:59-04:00

If the person who is being buried is a Honorably discharged US military member yes

Response by CMDCM Bev Brennan made Oct 24 at 2022 7:53 PM

2022-10-24T19:53:37-04:00

Yes if the deceased is a Veteran. Depending on how close I was to them, I may wear my uniform

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Oct 25 at 2022 1:58 PM

2022-10-25T13:58:37-04:00

YESSSSSSS

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 25 at 2022 5:27 PM

2022-10-25T17:27:40-04:00

I would. Sometimes the reward is greater than the risk.

Response by Amn Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2023 6:41 AM

2023-04-11T06:41:28-04:00

The decision to render a final salute is a personal one, and it's up to each individual to decide whether or not they want to do so. And if you do choose to salute, I think it's a beautiful way to show your gratitude for the veteran's service and to pay your respects.