Burying Sailors at Sea: A Long-Standing Tradition
Do they still bury sailors at sea? The U.S. Navy provides burial at sea. The National Cemetery Administration can’t perform this type of committal service. For information, call the U.S. Navy Mortuary Affairs office at 866-787-0081. Read more on www.va.gov The practice of burying sailors at sea extends back to prehistoric times. It was a … Read more