FUNERAL HOME PRESENTATION FOR
THE  CIVIL SERVICE VETERAN 
AND PRE-NEED

The white gloves are placed on the Veterans' hands with the right hand gripping either the Ax or Baton with the left hand resting on top of the right hand, pointing downward from just above the waist on top of the Service Flag which is placed over the body.  The hat is displayed to the left just below the crook of the arm. 
 
If the service is for a closed casket, then the Hat and Gloves are placed on top of the casket at the head end with the visor facing towards the foot end. The handle end of the Ax or Baton is placed just below the Hat and Gloves centered on top of the casket pointing to the foot end.

The Veteran is now ready for viewing and burial. 

If the Family so desires, the Ax or Baton, Hat & Gloves and Saddle Blanket can be removed and kept as memorium items, along with the Flag Bag and Register Book, in memory of the Veteran. The Locker Box of Memories and Coat-of-Arms are also available to the Family. The Branch of Civil Service Flag remains in place for a final tribute to Duty, God, and Country.

PRE-NEED

The Pre-Need casket is shipped immediately from the manufacturer when completed. It will be delivered into storage or wherever the Veteran or Next-of-Kin so chooses to have it sent. 

OPTIONAL PRE-NEED ITEMS

GRAVE MARKERS for Firefighters and Police can be purchased from Fireawards. They are metal with a bronze finish which memorialize those having served us.

CIVIL SERVICE CASKET COVER is described best by a Military Veteran who stated to me that “what might you have to offer as a cover for my beautiful casket, as I don't want dirt shoveled all over it”. So I came up with the idea of a fitted cover made of the uniform fabric and trim with a 8” embroidered emblem, along with his rank and name. He loved it! 

PERSONALIZATION PACKAGE is for the display of rank and name offered embroidered where the belt & buckle is displayed on the uniform fabric, or on the Saddle Blanket. Also included are choices of gold or silver leaf vinyl letters around the top brass emblem, or on the upper rail. Email Jonathan for design options. 

LOCKER BOX OF MEMORIES is a memento box and a lasting heirloom. Beautifully hand crafted using Appalachian Cherry, offered stained in either Walnut, Cherry, or finished in its natural color. Included is a Branch of Service Hat Emblem displayed on top with a choice of three rows of  laser engraved lettering. It comes with brass corner guards, hinges, handles, and a keyed latch, and is finished with multiple coats of furniture grade lacquer. The inside tray and the compartment are lined using the uniform fabric and trim. The Locker Box provides storage of significant personal items of the Veteran, and for their Family as a keepsake.  

Available in Walnut, Cherry and Natural

RIBBONS AND MEDALS can be purchased for Civil Service purposes from V. H. Blackinton & Co., Inc.

CIVIL SERVICE CRESTS AND FAMILY COAT-OF-ARMS aare done of the Veterans hand sewn Branch of Service Emblem, and the Family last name. They are displayed on the inside of the lid, on the Saddle Blanket over the outside of the head end of the casket as is the Saddle Blanket over the side. These are authentic Crests, and the Coat-of-Arms is included exclusively on a Pre-Need casket. The Family name can only be provided if the last name can be researched. Click on to Sheba Imports who is the supplier of the finest hand embroidered Military Crests and personal Coat-of-Arms.

CIVIL SERVICE EMBROIDERIES that are shown on the inside of the casket lid are offered for purchase. These are in a class by themselves as to the fine quality of their making, attention to detail, and are beautifully representative of our Civil Services.

STORAGE is available at MAYFLOWER s storage facilities throughout the United States nearest the Veterans' residence, with guaranteed delivery within 24 to 48 hours. This offers a comforting Peace of Mind.
 
SHIPPING for the casket will be by either UPS or FedEx in an Air Tray for both Ground and Air Transportation. For storage purposes it can be packged in a wooden grate for an up-charge.