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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Taking Chance
darkeyez — 13 years ago(May 28, 2012 06:57 PM)
In the scene where Lt. Strohl wanted the funeral director to open the coffin so he could inspect Chance's uniform to make sure everything was "squared away" he commented that Chance's uniform was perfect. The camera showed the crease in his pants the polished buckle on his belt the perfectly pressed jacket and we could see white gloves on Chance's folded hands.
But I also noticed that Chance wore only socks on his feet no shoes. I don't know if the absence of shoes was accidental or deliberate. I have never served in the military so I don't know if this is a common burial practice of military personnel.
Please do not mistake my question as criticism. I loved the movie. I was just hoping someone might be able to explain why there were no shoes. -
piazzollachick — 12 years ago(June 23, 2013 07:02 PM)
It is not customary for a body to be buried wearing shoes. This is especially true if the funeral is closed casket, or if only the top half of the casket is open.
If the family wants the deceased to wear shoes, they should make a point of that in their instructions to the funeral director.