Request A Bugler

Request a Live Bugler Near Your Event Location

Our automated system matches you with qualified volunteer buglers within 100 miles of your event location - whether it's a military funeral, Memorial Day ceremony, Veterans Day event, Honor Flight, Wreaths Across America, or other veteran memorial service.

How Our Bugler Matching System Works:

Enter Your Location Below - Provide your event address in the form
We Search Within 100 Miles - Our system automatically finds available buglers near you (takes 60-90 seconds)
Buglers Contact You - Available volunteers in your area receive instant notification and make a best effort to contact you within 24-48 hours
Honor Your Veteran - A qualified bugler plays live Taps at no cost

✓ 1,500+ volunteer buglers nationwide
✓ Coverage in 49 states
✓ Free service - no fees or charges
✓ Average response time: 24-48 hours

Please complete the form below with your event details. Be specific with the street address so we can find buglers closest to your location.

Bugles Across America provides this service to honor our veterans at no charge. It is our honor to serve.

Please enter the address information and details below. Please be as specific as possible (include street address, states, etc.). You will receive an email notification after you have entered and submitted your request. Note that you may need to look in your SPAM folder for the emails; please note that you will need to wait at least 5 minutes for the delivery of the email.

Your Name *	You must enter Your Name.
Your Phone *	You must enter Your Telephone Number.
Your Email *	You must enter Your Email. You must enter a valid email addres.
Event/Deceased Name *
Branch Of Service *	You must enter the Branch of Service.
Title/Rank *	You must enter the Title or Rank.
Event Street Address *	Please enter ONLY the street address of the event (do not enter Cemetery name, etc. If you need to include this information, add it to the 'additional information' field below). You must enter the Event Address.
Event City *	You must enter the Event City.
Event State *	Please select state
Event Zip Code *	You must enter the Event Zip Code.
Event Date: *	Calendar (Enter in mm/dd/yyyy format. EX: 10/21/2010) Invalid date! You must enter the Event Date.
Event Time: *	:
Additional Information
	Please click the "Submit" button only once. A request can take more than 90 seconds while it searches for buglers in your area.

About Our 100-Mile Automatic Matching System

When you click "Submit," our system searches for volunteer buglers within a 100-mile radius of your event address. This automated process typically takes 60-90 seconds while we search our network of 1,500+ buglers across the United States.

All qualified buglers in your area will receive immediate email and text notification with your event details. Available buglers will contact you directly, usually within 24-48 hours of your request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you find buglers near my location?
A: When you submit your request, our automated system searches for volunteer buglers within 100 miles of your funeral address. All available buglers in that radius receive instant notification.

Q: What if there are no buglers within 100 miles?
A: With 1,500+ volunteer buglers across 49 states, we typically have coverage in most areas. However, we cannot guarantee bugler availability in all locations. If no buglers respond to your request, please contact us directly and we'll work with you to find the best solution possible.

Q: How quickly will a bugler respond?
A: Most families hear from an available bugler within 24-48 hours. Buglers receive instant notifications and respond as quickly as possible.

Q: Is there any cost for this service?
A: No. Bugles Across America provides this service completely free of charge to honor veterans and their families. Our buglers are volunteers who donate their time and talent.

Q: What information do you need?
A: The most important information is the event street address (cemetery or funeral home), date, time, and the veteran's name and branch of service. The more specific your address, the better we can match you with nearby buglers.

Q: Can I request a specific bugler I know?
A: Our automated system notifies all available buglers in your area. While we cannot guarantee a specific individual, you can mention a preference in the "Additional Information" field and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Coverage Nationwide

Bugles Across America has volunteer buglers providing free live Taps at military funerals in 49 states, including:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Whether your veteran's service is in a major city, rural community, national cemetery, or private funeral home, our bugler matching system will search for qualified volunteers in your area.

Since 2000, Bugles Across America has provided live Taps at over 350,000 military funerals, ensuring every veteran receives the honor they deserve.