FUNERAL OPERATIONS SCHOOL
Course length - Two (2) days

Classroom & Practical

This course is a comprehensive 2-day (16-hour) program, which combines classroom instruction with practical hands-on training to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. 

Throughout the course, participants will receive detailed instruction of all types of funerals including Line of Duty Death (LODD), Active Duty, Retiree, and VIP, starting from the time of death and extending to the interment. This includes essential aspects, such as the role of family liaison; casket watch; posting, changing, and retrieving of casket guards; procession (route planning and clearance operations); staging; visitation; funeral ceremony; and graveside operations. Throughout the training, participants will learn how to effectively collaborate with local law enforcement, clergy, and funeral directors to ensure seamless coordination during funeral operations.  

The course culminates with a hands-on experience, where participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios at a funeral home, church, and cemetery. 

UNIT COMMANDER SCHOOL
Course length - Two (2) days

Classroom & Practical

This course is a comprehensive 2-day (16-hour) program which combines classroom instruction with practical hands-on training to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. 

This course covers: 

• Establishing and/or maintaining an honor guard. 

• Effectively working with agency administration to accomplish critical tasks and objectives. 

• Recruitment and retention strategies.  

• Planning and executing training sessions. 

• Understanding the various funding options available. 

• Developing proficiency in giving proper drill and ceremony commands.  

• Techniques and principles behind command presence and use of a command voice.