<P> A state funeral is a public funeral ceremony, observing the strict rules of protocol, held to honour people of national significance . State funerals usually include much pomp and ceremony as well as religious overtones and distinctive elements of military tradition . Generally, state funerals are held in order to involve the general public in a national day of mourning after the family of the deceased gives consent . A state funeral will often generate mass publicity from both national and global media outlets . </P> <Ul> <Li> Sir Seretse Khama </Li> <Li> Sir Ketumile Masire </Li> </Ul>

When does the state pay for a funeral