Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Burial Rights Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of each military department to: (1) provide honor guard details at a veteran's funeral only upon request; and (2) ensure that such details consist of not less than five military personnel (one of whom shall be a bugler for the playing of "Taps"). Prohibits the performance of honor guard functions by a member of the Reserve from being considered a period of drill or training otherwise required. Repeals a Federal limitation on the availability of funds for National Guard honor guard functions. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to the Congress the directives prescribed by the Secretaries of the military departments to carry out this section.…