Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Suite 1, Schuylerville, NY 12871
For inquiries related to honoring veterans and military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery, please call 518.581.9128 ext 209 or email info@snchga.org.
Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Membership
We welcome honorably discharged veterans, both men and women, to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard. As part of this veteran organization, veterans may participate in various aspects of military funeral honors. Rendering military funeral honors involves three main functions: the Flag Detail, Bugler, and Rifle Detail. The Honor Guard collaborates closely with all active duty branches to ensure the ceremonial procedures are conducted with respect and dignity.
The Flag Detail performs several essential tasks:
- Reception of the deceased veteran at curbside;
- Escort to the shelter;
- Welcoming family and friends to explain the upcoming procedures:
- Three rifle volleys
- Playing of taps
- Folding and presentation of the American flag
- Presentation of three spent rifle casings
- The final salute
The Bugler is responsible for:
- Playing of taps
- Retrieving spent rifle casings
The Rifle Detail:
- Marches to formation near the shelter
- On command, performs the volleys
- Returns to presentation formation while the Flag Detail completes the services
- Upon completion of the services, marches in formation to the staging area to conclude the service.
If you are interested in honor guard membership, you can download the application HERE, fill it out, and mail it along with the required documents to the address listed on the application. An HGA representative will contact you within 3 business days. You will be invited to observe the ceremonies to fully understand all the procedures and to assess your interest and ability to participate.
Documentation needed to accompany the application includes:
- Proof of Military Service (DD214 or equivalent based on your branch of service)
- Qualification to Possess Firearms
- VA Form 10-7055, Application for Voluntary Service
If you would like to speak with someone before applying for membership in the Honor Guard, please fill out the contact form below, and an Honor Guard member will reach out to you within 3 business days.
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