The Association's Service Ritual will be said by the officiating officer (by arrangement with the relatives and the clergyman )during the committal at the grave or at the crematorium. There,the officiating officer,standing near the clergyman,will say:

"We of the Australian Flying Corps and The Royal Australian Air Force Association are here today to mourn the passing of our comrade ( person's name) to join in sympathy with his family,and to show our gratitude for his comradeship during his time in the Air Force and with our Association." 

An account of the member's service history and other valedictory comments is presented here.Followed by the Ode.If seated the assembled are asked to stand.

They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

All present should repeat

"We will remember them"

The officiating officer will then say "For those who can do so without discomfort,please stand."

If a bugler is present,the Last Post will then be played or a recorded version used.
A period of silence is observed and experience shows that in order to avoid unnecessary anguish to the grieving family,the period should be no longer than 15-20 seconds.

If a bugler is present, the Rouse will be played or a recorded version used.

The Officiating officer will then say,

"Lest we Forget "

All should repeat.

"Lest we Forget "