A musician then sounds [taps].
The escort is then formed into column, marched in quick time to the point where it was assembled, and dismissed.
The band does not play until it has left the inclosure.
When the distance to the place of interment is considerable, the escort, after having left the camp or garrison, may march at ease in quick time until it approaches the burial ground, when it is brought to attention. The music does not play while marching at ease.
In marching at attention, the field music may alternate with the band in playing.
[740.] When arms are presented at the funeral of a person entitled to any of the following honors, the band plays the prescribed national air, or the field music sounds [to the color], march, [flourishes], or ruffles, according to the rank of the deceased, after which the band plays an appropriate air. The commander of the escort, in forming column, gives the appropriate commands for the different arms. (C.I.D.R., No. 6.)
[741.] At the funeral of a mounted officer or enlisted man, his horse, in mourning caparison, follows the hearse.
[742.] Should the entrance of the cemetery prevent the hearse accompanying the escort till the latter halts at the grave, the column is halted at the entrance long enough to take the coffin from the hearse, when the column is again put in march. The Cavalry and Artillery, when unable to enter the inclosure, turn out of the column, face the column, and salute the remains as they pass.
[743.] When necessary to escort the remains from the quarters of the deceased to the church before the funeral service, arms are presented upon receiving the remains at the quarters and also as they are borne into the church.
[744.] The commander of the escort, previous to the funeral, gives the clergyman and pallbearers all needful directions.