Can a Mariner have an Honor Guard for his funeral?
Where available, the U.S. Coast Guard, on request, will provide an Honor Guard for Merchant Mariner Veterans’ funeral services. It should be stressed that not everywhere in the country is the Coast Guard able to provide this service. Most likely restricted to the coastal areas or waterway areas where the Coast Guard maintains stations. Further, on request, the Coast Guard will deposit Mariner Veterans’ ashes at sea.
