The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a volunteer group of veterans known as the Honor Guard. .

Your funeral director will contact and coordinate with your local honor guard to ensure that your veteran is buried with proper final military rites. Taps may be played by a bugler or, if a bugler is not available, by using a quality recorded version.