Most of our American military veterans and retirees are eligible for honor guard services at their memorial service. It is a beautiful, solemn service that recognizes and honors the family and their memory of a fallen warrior. A funeral home supplied burial flag is unfurled, folded and presented by the Honor Guard detail to the next of kin. A single bugler will play "Taps" along with a firing party shooting a 21 gun salute.
To determine eligibility we'll need a copy of the deceased's discharge certificate and/or additional identification. Depending on years of service, rank and a few other factors the family may be eligible for the Presidential Memorial Certificate, chaplain services and the services above. Our staff will research for you and determine which honors your deceased family member may be eligible for.
By booking a private Hawaii Ash Scattering - Memorial Service Charter you will retain our services in coordinating a US Military Color Guard service adjoining our Harbor, 1/2 hour prior to your scheduled charter with us. Our fee for this service runs $200. All branches of the Military are available throughout the State of Hawaii and are often available with a short lead time. More scheduling lead time is necessary for Neighbor Island Honor Guard Services.
Our Kahu or Hawaiian clergy can conduct a Christian or non-denominational, short shoreside service after the honor guard service or at sea prior to spreading the veteran's ashes in the ocean. The Hawaiian Sea Wreath was developed with our florist to provide a floating floral after the deceased ashes have disappeared in the ocean. Made of indigenous Hawaiian flowers and bio-degradable products it is a beautiful tribute to a loved one. Another unique tradition in Hawaii is the use of the Hawaiian pu'olu. Our florist will make a natural, eco-green urn around the veteran's ashes. At the appropriate location at sea the family member will place the beautiful pu'olu in the ocean, avoiding ash blowback and know that the urn will quickly bio-degrade on the ocean floor.
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