Ceremony Resources

Conducting a Commemorative Service

Commemorative services have a strict order of conduct.

The outline for a commemorative ceremony is listed below.

Flags are to be lowered to half-mast before the commencement of the ceremony.

• Introduction/Welcome
• Catafalque party mounts (if applicable)
• Hymns or other music (optional)
• Prayers and readings (optional)
• Commemorative address
• Wreath Laying
• The Ode
• The Last Post
• One Minute’s Silence
• The Rouse

During the playing of The Rouse, flags are to be raised slowly to the masthead.

• National anthem/s
• Catafalque party dismounts (if applicable)
• Closing Remarks

Below is a list of resources available for download to assist in the running of a commemorative event.