The U.S. government attempted to provide a service at the end of WWI that sounds like a wonderful way to thank fallen soldiers. The intent, I’m sure, was to show gratitude. But the execution of it quickly became quite grisly and I guarantee pricey. As far as I know, the service was only offered at the end of WWI and not repeated for any subsequent war. At least, not at the same level.

Let me start at the beginning though.