Editing Last Post (section)

==Memorial usage==
[[File:Memorial Stained Glass window, Class of 1934, Royal Military College of Canada.jpg|thumb|Memorial stained glass window, Class of 1934, [[Royal Military College of Canada]] showing officer cadet sounding the [[bugle call]] for the "Last Post" or "[[The Rouse]]".]]

During the 19th century, the "Last Post" was also carried to the various countries of the [[British Empire]]. In all these countries, it has been incorporated into military funerals, where it is sounded as a final farewell, symbolising the fact that the duty of the dead soldier is over and that he can rest in peace.

"Last Post" is used in public ceremonials commemorating the war dead, particularly on [[Remembrance Day]] in the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. In [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] it is also sounded on [[Anzac Day]], usually before the two-minute silence, which concludes with "[[The Rouse]]".

When the post is sounded during services such as Anzac Day, it is required of all current serving military members to salute for the duration of the call. During services organised by the [[Royal British Legion]], it is expected that no salute is given during the "Last Post" and Silence, as all personnel will have removed head dress as in church service prayer, have heads bowed, weapons inverted, and flags and standards lowered.

In Ireland, the "Last Post" as with the Commonwealth is sounded during memorial services, funerals and commemorations. The difference where the Irish are concerned is that the accompaniment of drums is incorporated into the performance.

In India, Last Post is played at the [[Amar Jawan Jyoti]] on [[Republic Day]] and ''[[Kargil Vijay Diwas]]'' ([[Kargil]] [[Victory Day]]).