I'm going to a close friends funeral today. He is a decorated Army soldier that just returned from a second tour in Iraq. I would like to place a picture in his casket. Is this okay? Thanks for your help.
2006-11-17 00:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by 5150 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is an open (shrouded) casket.
2006-11-17 00:12:22 · update #1
Thak you everyone....this sucks & I appreciate your condolences. Thanks again.
2006-11-17 00:27:40 · update #2
I placed an item in friend and fellow Soldier's casket. It was a small medallion of St. Christopher 'traveler's saint'.
Traditionally there is nothing against it - just ask the familiy first.
I am sorry for your loss. To the Soldier - thank you for your service.
'Gratias Ago Tibi'
2006-11-17 00:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I placed some items important to me in my uncles casket the day of his military funeral...I say do it. You get one chance.
I send you my condolences for the loss of your friend.
2006-11-17 00:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Diadem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think so , but do so at the services prior to the casket being moved to the herse just prior to the services
2006-11-17 00:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
if the immediate family has no objections, i don't see why you couldn't place something of value in the casket.
2006-11-17 03:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the family. Very sorry about your friend.
2006-11-17 00:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is ok if he was a single person and you ment something to him. otherwise no.
2006-11-17 00:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ask his family first how they would feel about it
2006-11-17 00:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by Star 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋