Funeral Homes
To assure a successful program, the cooperation
of funeral home directors is required. A letter should be
sent to each funeral home notifying them of the program and
stating that a MCL member will visit and explain the details.
Funeral home directors should be encouraged to notify the
designated MCL member as soon as he is aware of a fallen
Marine. The “presenter” needs as much time as
possible to recruit assistants. The funeral home director
can help you in many ways. They can identify the next of
kin, inform and prepare the family for the presentation,
and point out any unusual circumstances or conditions. Remember
we are entering his business. He can and will help if he
understands the program and feels he is part of it.
Certificate
A recommended example of certificate format
and wording is on page 15. When you receive the blank certificates
(page 12), print signature space in the bottom right corner
(page 13). Have all certificates signed by Detachment Officials
(page 14). Now you are prepared to print certificates when
notified of a fallen Marine. Be sure the signatures are in
the proper place on the certificate. Once the print program
has been set up on your computer and a certificate printed,
it will be necessary, there after, to change the name and
date only. Place the computer mouse arrow on the fallen Marine’s
name. Press the left button and highlight name. Do not delete
the highlighted name. Type fallen Marine’s name in
highlighted area. Do the same for date and type in date of
presentation. It is recommended that you print on blank paper
and compare to blank certificate. Be sure all printing is
in proper place and the name and date is correct before printing.
If a diskette or compact disc is included, the printing section
of the program should be copied to your computer hard drive.
“Fallen Marine” Presentation
Supplies
- Marine Corps League sympathy card. (To be mailed to
next of kin as soon as address is obtained from funeral
home)
- Marine Corps League Certificate with Marine Corps League
emblem on front.
- Red certificate holder with Marine Corps League emblem
on front.
- Gold pendant with ribbon, globe and anchor (for ladies)
- Gold globe and anchor Marine Corps collar emblem. (for
men)
It takes 10 days to two weeks to receive
supplies after ordering. A 15 to 30 day, on hand supply,
is recommended.
If circumstances dictate, the League may
choose to present a pendant or globe and anchor to more than
one member of the family. If the surviving spouse is very
young and the Fallen Marine’s mother is present, you
may wish to present a pendant to the mother also-- or if
the Marine was on active duty at the time of his/her death
or a member of the Marine Corps League, you may wish to make
more than one presentation.
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