How can I find a volunteer bugler for a funeral?

Brad Miller — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:20:26 -0400

I have heard that not all the National Cemetaries can provide a bugler for every military funeral. Is there some way (would it even be permitted?) for someone to volunteer to do this?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2019 2:26 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:26:51 -0400

You can reach out to the local NG unit or the local VFW or American Legion. They may be able to assist.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Sep 16 at 2019 2:30 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:30:48 -0400

Many groups do this... sometimes they use a recording. Ask admin at a Nat. Cemetary near your .

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Sep 16 at 2019 3:12 PM

MSG Gary Eckert — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:12:50 -0400

Follow this link to volunteer. Live buglers is one of the volunteers the VA accepts.

https://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/VolunteerNow/

VolunteerNow

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 16 at 2019 3:14 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:14:09 -0400

1. Check the local Vet groups. 2. Try Bugler's for Funerals- there use to be a listing. Many VFW/Am Legion, etc. that have Color Guards also do Funeral honors.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 16 at 2019 4:05 PM

SFC Michael D. — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:05:18 -0400

VFW?

https://www.buglesacrossamerica.org/

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 16 at 2019 7:02 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 19:02:28 -0400

The VFW can provide that on behalf of the VA for a veteran funeral. The Funeral Director should know how to do this. The Funeral detail is also coordinated through the Funeral Director to the Army CAOC or service equivalent. A unit in the region is tasked to,provide Funeral honors.

Is it permitted? Yes, for an eligible person's funeral. Eligibility is determined by the VA. The gate way is the DD214 or historic equivalent presented to the Funeral Director.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2019 10:39 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 22:39:57 -0400

Contact some of the local high school marching bands. I frequently played taps at military funerals in high school and college. It was a great honor and privilege to do so.