_129 Funeral Services "A key role the chaplains played in POW camps was conducting funeral services for POWs who had died in captivity. Under Article 76 of the Geneva Convention prisoners of war who have died in captivity must be given an honourable burial. For the most part, the German guards adhered to the conditions of Article 76, allowing funerals with full military honours and burial at either the camp cemetery or the local village cemetery, often accompanied by the firing a volley of shots over the grave as a mark of respect for the deceased soldier.\r\n\r\nThe ability to continue to practice their faith while held in captivity played a vital role in the wellbeing and morale of all POWs." eulac3d Image IMAGE "A key role the chaplains played in POW camps was conducting funeral services for POWs who had died in captivity. Under Article 76 of the Geneva Convention prisoners of war who have died in captivity must be given an honourable burial. For the most part, the German guards adhered to the conditions of Article 76, allowing funerals with full military honours and burial at either the camp cemetery or the local village cemetery, often accompanied by the firing a volley of shots over the grave as a mark of respect for the deceased soldier.\r\n\r\nThe ability to continue to practice their faith while held in captivity played a vital role in the wellbeing and morale of all POWs."