Eligible Veterans
Military funeral honors are provided to honorably discharged veterans who served in the:
- United States Army
- United States Navy
- United States Marine Corps
- United States Air Force
- United States Coast Guard
- United States Space Force
Providing dignified veteran funeral ceremonies, rifle salutes, and military color guard services for Texas veterans and their families in Brenham and Washington County.
The Brenham Honor Guard was formed to provide military funeral honors at funeral and memorial services for honorably discharged veterans of all branches and all eras of military service. We specialize in Texas honor guard services including rifle salutes, flag presentations, and ceremonial tributes.
It is our intent to assure families in Brenham and Washington County desiring veteran funeral honors for an eligible veteran, that this military tradition will be carried out with dignity and respect. Our military honor guard provides professional ceremonial services throughout the region.
Our organization is independent of other veteran organizations and our membership consists of veterans from all eras and non-veterans that participate in capacities other than the rifle party or flag folding.
Military funeral honors and rifle salute ceremonies are available to veterans who meet the following criteria for ceremonial services in Brenham and Washington County.
Military funeral honors are provided to honorably discharged veterans who served in the:
To request military honors, families should be prepared to provide:
To arrange military honors for a veteran's funeral or memorial service:
We supplement—not replace—active duty military honors:
We provide dignified military honors to ensure every veteran receives the recognition they deserve.
Ceremonial folding and presentation of the American flag to the veteran's next of kin, performed with precision and honor.
Traditional three-volley rifle salute for veterans funeral performed by our trained rifle party to pay final respects with military precision.
The solemn Sounding of Taps, the military's traditional final tribute to fallen service members.
Uniformed honor guard members provide a dignified presence throughout the service.
We provide honors for both funeral services and memorial ceremonies for veterans.
We work with funeral homes and families to accommodate services at various times and locations.
The story of the Brenham Honor Guard and our commitment to serving veterans.
The Brenham Honor Guard was established to ensure that every veteran in Washington County receives proper military honors.
Reached a milestone of providing military funeral honors for 100 veterans in our community.
Celebrated 10 years of honoring veterans with over 400 funeral honors performed.
We continue to serve Washington County, honoring veterans of all branches and all eras with dignity and respect.
There are several ways you can support our mission to honor veterans.
Veterans from all eras are welcome to join our honor guard. Non-veterans can also participate in support roles other than the rifle party or flag folding.
Volunteer to Serve with UsYour financial support helps us maintain equipment, uniforms, and resources needed to continue providing honors to veterans.
Support the Brenham Honor GuardHelp ensure families know that military honors are available for their loved ones who served. Share our mission with your community.
Learn More About Our ServicesFuneral homes, veteran organizations, and community groups can partner with us to ensure every veteran receives proper honors.
Request Military Funeral HonorsFor questions about military funeral honors, rifle salute ceremonies, or to volunteer with our Brenham Honor Guard, please contact us.