Post Reply: Early 19th Century Funerals

If more is required on the military version then some additional notes are to be added:

a. Most burial customs of and for soldiers usually occurred on the battlefield..whether victor or loser. Ceremonies varied but generally they were short and to the point. Varying biographies will tell you that it was conducted by the Commander of designated rep and with or without a Book of Common prayer or Bible. Although Chaplains have served since 1775.

See: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1030/p25s02-usmi.html

B. However if at a 'post ceremony' the custom was for a burial detail and honor guard as determined by the command and either a local minister or member of the command offering prayers..etc.. if no Chaplain was assigned.


C. The Army Chaplain school was not officially established until 1918.