Additionally, officers buried in Arlington Cemetery are entitled to use of the horse-drawn caisson. Each service has variations to these funeral honors. The president of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns. No other military honors will be rendered unless the spouse served in the military. The caisson or hearse arrives at grave site, everyone presents arms.
Chaplain leads the way to grave site, followed by casket team.
Casket team sets down the casket and secures the flag. Casket-team leader starts to fold the flag. Casket team leaves grave site. Arlington Lady presents card of condolences to the next of kin. The only person remaining at the grave is one soldier, the vigil.