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RECEIPT OF REMAINS SHIPBOARD
A Guide to the Burial Service

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287.13(M1) Figure 4-12.—The remains as they are carried on board ship. ensign is placed over the head of the casket at the left shoulder  of  the  deceased.  The  casket  may  be  placed upon a board of suitable length and width which may later  be  fitted  with  cross  battens  underneath;  these battens serve as handles. Low sideboards may also be utilized.  When  this  is  done,  the  casket  should  be securely lashed to the board and secured to the deck. The  inport  officer  of  the  deck  (OOD),  the  master-at- arms (MAA), or other delegated representative of the commanding  officer  will  take  custody  of  the  remains and ensure that all necessary preparations are made and all appropriate honors are rendered.  The  honors that should be given during the ceremony itself are prescribed in U.S. Navy Regulations,1973. PREPARATION FOR THE BURIAL AT SEA SERVICE After  departing  from  port  and  just  prior  to  the ship’s  arrival  at  the  area  of  committal,  the  place  on the deck which is selected for the committal is cleared and rigged so that when the body is brought on deck it may be placed securely on a stand with feet outboard, at right angles to, and extending over the side of the ship. This preparation is normally  made  by  the  deck division under the guidance of the chief 4-17







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