Based on the provided text, here are some key points about military funeral honors and ceremonies at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Rockford Illinois:

1. When requested by a family or designated representative, a detail consisting of two or more uniformed military personnel (at least one from the veteran's branch) will be present to fold and deliver an American flag during the burial service.

2. The DOD program 'Honoring Those Who Served' requires funeral directors to request these honors on behalf of the family if they haven't already done so themselves.

3. At Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, there are three committal shelters where electronic Taps can be played in lieu of live musicians when possible.

4. On specific occasions or upon request from families, a bugler will play 'Taps' to honor fallen service members with the traditional melodic sound instead of recorded music.

5. The cemetery is also home to an all-volunteer Memorial Squad established on November 11th, 2003 (Veterans Day), which assists in military honors and ceremonies when necessary.

6. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery covers a large area of approximately 982 acres within Rockford Illinois and upon full development plans to provide burial spaces for around 400,000 service members or their loved ones.

Find a grave rockford illinois